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 1568854 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569117 epoch_slot_no: 13917 block_no: 1568780 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-09-22 03:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c46c3fc77d3d475b6778b1f24ecaff3553b4cc5e17ffb3a57237013b272992cBlock Operator
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