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 1569997 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1570260 epoch_slot_no: 15060 block_no: 1569923 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1241 time: 2018-09-22 09:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x225d9b42cdc02caf014cae98fc70057ec70bdb4d8558939c0845e6e90ec58ea1Block Operator
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