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 1566936 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1567199 epoch_slot_no: 11999 block_no: 1566862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1388 time: 2018-09-21 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b2eee9b49bf1c858e6aac42a5c82d3ba3285b373e29341cf5ed9f550f8c2011Block Operator
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