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 1564529 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1564788 epoch_slot_no: 9588 block_no: 1564455 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-21 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88f2231ff02309c5bb9365979636a12063958ac03cf4c1699770a47c2cf0be47Block Operator
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