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 1565247 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1565506 epoch_slot_no: 10306 block_no: 1565173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1388 time: 2018-09-21 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9060a7a9a2c30f24b17ba5d3489af6d68c1fd02c555084dc898ce23ba4155e54Block Operator
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