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 1565307 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1565566 epoch_slot_no: 10366 block_no: 1565233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1908 time: 2018-09-21 07:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd024c4fb2dd15775016cd4320f9135badc5dc2079f9da01e0f2b8ca4a5593ad2Block Operator
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