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 1568664 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1568927 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 1568590 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1876 time: 2018-09-22 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x364ff68979f6896cca0177c80583d5516c378fef4a0d00b11cc45f7193df7036Block Operator
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