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 1566636 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1566899 epoch_slot_no: 11699 block_no: 1566562 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-21 14:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4934aafe5fb2ee8133a7cc6a45725f72f543fc3682c9c096c3361e5fdb4417e8Block Operator
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