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 1568984 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569247 epoch_slot_no: 14047 block_no: 1568910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-22 03:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x651a6883817d323e41798e977b42e05fc8914ea54e26d87617d0fc4a217ae9f6Block Operator
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