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 1566306 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1566565 epoch_slot_no: 11365 block_no: 1566232 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1276 time: 2018-09-21 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x541a8b4cc0d686714eec83e14b98ba5b772206b7bbb6a8edbf50ac0d17ad4df6Block Operator
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