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 1569354 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1569617 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 1569280 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2785 time: 2018-09-22 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc1298e6f0a1a57cc4dd6e32b99a47e5843e8e82dfe7b6b728fa1f6532752e36Block Operator
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