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 1565581 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1565840 epoch_slot_no: 10640 block_no: 1565507 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1702 time: 2018-09-21 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27953164f0695d652aecf147c9c0d40421479a41cd6bb943649e93e7f2409a81Block Operator
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