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 1568127 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1568390 epoch_slot_no: 13190 block_no: 1568053 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2018-09-21 23:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf99f88f0a0baa8881de0770e17b4a3a08bd50c4788bb831af39b7610a4d6da7dBlock Operator
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