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 1564728 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1564987 epoch_slot_no: 9787 block_no: 1564654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2386 time: 2018-09-21 04:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x262b9459c4e768a3357df35ba961a5da545427aafff984cd0a4c016cd4025452Block Operator
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