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 1569692 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1569955 epoch_slot_no: 14755 block_no: 1569618 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-09-22 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe2155dbcce88db10b42432b8f3eb62ff3c3809790bf08180958bc296dcc0d46cBlock Operator
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