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 1569315 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569578 epoch_slot_no: 14378 block_no: 1569241 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-09-22 05:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a87790feaf04ab1041ea6e67fe9da1ac079bca1a7aed29f70046111743d5f8eBlock Operator
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