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 1569078 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569341 epoch_slot_no: 14141 block_no: 1569004 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1159 time: 2018-09-22 04:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb6a7163697b7fac553e91ce4cee9bf3b20114e89b21338ec6455cb7eb11c2f87Block Operator
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