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 1567487 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1567750 epoch_slot_no: 12550 block_no: 1567413 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1202 time: 2018-09-21 19:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe54d12ed2c0e7ce41092c3b161cda3d994d53837e11ae4c4b3ae7ce00bb56372Block Operator
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