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 1568272 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1568535 epoch_slot_no: 13335 block_no: 1568198 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1413 time: 2018-09-21 23:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23d264cb51dc74a4d32d5a77c86c8f9e0bb2afcccf934d11ef182717bec1dc2eBlock Operator
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