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 1568909 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1569172 epoch_slot_no: 13972 block_no: 1568835 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1270 time: 2018-09-22 03:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8169d8ffd78003121ab78db8ee25639297f972e29b578461eb21bb7a6fb94119Block Operator
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