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 1567748 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1568011 epoch_slot_no: 12811 block_no: 1567674 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2650 time: 2018-09-21 20:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x311e903b188e145295b940c5dadbaa385e2e91f59b74eb490cecda69c6ba1fb6Block Operator
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