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 1567649 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1567912 epoch_slot_no: 12712 block_no: 1567575 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-21 20:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3488187e83cb71f9d9ba75ac55b856187b371a0bfb17b7b9cea312972a78561eBlock Operator
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