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 1567418 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1567681 epoch_slot_no: 12481 block_no: 1567344 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1558 time: 2018-09-21 19:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9da5d0a66d86013115a5d4121c619c3d0d42f2f4c03d6b8c6c8c9e2d9c910e25Block Operator
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