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 1566430 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1566693 epoch_slot_no: 11493 block_no: 1566356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1555 time: 2018-09-21 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24d45fd1a275a4c3d4796cd101e8639f89b9eabffd0f40aa4bc1b1ffcf2ade25Block Operator
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