A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1564502 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1564761 epoch_slot_no: 9561 block_no: 1564428 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-09-21 02:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc98640792925b4b25c946beecf7d820acf93aa4b02c4ee23c32e39573f591ddaBlock Operator
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