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 1569499 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569762 epoch_slot_no: 14562 block_no: 1569425 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1409 time: 2018-09-22 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5a83c8d32a3f9f9d9a93304621b8f9e60199a2f7b3abd8f41a3eb49908ce678Block Operator
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