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 1566193 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1566452 epoch_slot_no: 11252 block_no: 1566119 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1440 time: 2018-09-21 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a69948a23939cf655658299ea2a0e53a500dd6d1a3cf8c72d2a3cf92ee72b35Block Operator
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