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 1568993 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569256 epoch_slot_no: 14056 block_no: 1568919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-09-22 03:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x851452c30a323e4f436b69183a0a571e41d9e83cd68a760417e7ac6554d022cdBlock Operator
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