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 1567740 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1568003 epoch_slot_no: 12803 block_no: 1567666 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-21 20:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x939f4303472194bc22663dc6613289dd08f1c9ce91b50924044e98feef4d6c06Block Operator
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