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 1568458 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1568721 epoch_slot_no: 13521 block_no: 1568384 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1499 time: 2018-09-22 00:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeacd8f50d4ef8ecfa0f4ec12ee6b3a540c43c7b7a22727ca6d11bb3fa819e4faBlock Operator
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