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 1569215 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569478 epoch_slot_no: 14278 block_no: 1569141 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-09-22 05:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c02590ca1db0b531ad33962b81a767a9933069b3a156ad5af1c313a24a79e40Block Operator
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