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 1566895 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1567158 epoch_slot_no: 11958 block_no: 1566821 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2482 time: 2018-09-21 16:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb2c845abe2cfac8820be9039935c1ea5569702113421c24b8473a4adac93a817Block Operator
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