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 1565899 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1566158 epoch_slot_no: 10958 block_no: 1565825 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-21 10:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ddea8295a6f3c2a446f5d3eb8255a7c752e757324912898857055fe1a5d1244Block Operator
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