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 1567733 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1567996 epoch_slot_no: 12796 block_no: 1567659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 944 time: 2018-09-21 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73ffdcfb9d19579d24aaf9bf018fc4b1c6e1cb945dd310fc097baaadc747d284Block Operator
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