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 1567093 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1567356 epoch_slot_no: 12156 block_no: 1567019 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1560 time: 2018-09-21 17:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x555361cca6ae8bb7c5c57329efed7701e0fb48234bd4cec0b6caa6895e7d936bBlock Operator
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