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 1569102 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569365 epoch_slot_no: 14165 block_no: 1569028 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-09-22 04:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x315130dcd221db398cb376e3b72f9f6f6760bb217006ccab0e505d0c30c90f04Block Operator
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