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 1565472 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1565731 epoch_slot_no: 10531 block_no: 1565398 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1736 time: 2018-09-21 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x993a7fab1b4208ce3989ddf45bc260d6cf774cd57bbd2e43bbb0a29f66714a56Block Operator
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