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 1568220 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1568483 epoch_slot_no: 13283 block_no: 1568146 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1163 time: 2018-09-21 23:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60bb50bce665acb9f09c6023d7bf406c1cf56f4a21529c80ee5f31956294aaa6Block Operator
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