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 1566878 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1567141 epoch_slot_no: 11941 block_no: 1566804 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2244 time: 2018-09-21 16:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c106c7459e305c8e9f7609340b83bfd07b84093adfb13762c1a50c2f2da7271Block Operator
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