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 1569321 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569584 epoch_slot_no: 14384 block_no: 1569247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-09-22 05:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f4fee7704426e94ac0e7c4cd615ed48536a9e18ab3917eec08f62f6eaf731a5Block Operator
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