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 1566343 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1566603 epoch_slot_no: 11403 block_no: 1566269 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1906 time: 2018-09-21 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88e73203bf7e709ca541fd6448a4debf80b197df2e3fe1a29c7197a625ff2391Block Operator
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