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 1566148 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1566407 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 1566074 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1658 time: 2018-09-21 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a67f88fca8aa8670ad0df7d7df351cdca448dff466dbfe97af6c0796268b940Block Operator
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