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 1568638 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1568901 epoch_slot_no: 13701 block_no: 1568564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-09-22 01:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc950418d7da1bed4d039c79602464f06dacd6110035dddd055bae3872b6db80eBlock Operator
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