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 1567760 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1568023 epoch_slot_no: 12823 block_no: 1567686 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-21 20:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1ac821f78ab28f30b837a81ac8b0c47c65356ed3c717c76111bc4567bed5673Block Operator
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