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 1568997 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569260 epoch_slot_no: 14060 block_no: 1568923 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1896 time: 2018-09-22 03:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc611a4200526355a58c0a132670a0a6fa4fbde4e6eeef870d96b659fcd466f3Block Operator
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