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 1567496 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1567759 epoch_slot_no: 12559 block_no: 1567422 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1805 time: 2018-09-21 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe78e49f9dcffab5d2029fb6203d52a328b4d91869f94a0ef1e774d63f8217c82Block Operator
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