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 1558194 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1558449 epoch_slot_no: 3249 block_no: 1558120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-19 15:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc64713cfc02f4dbf9d3bfa1d7f1d5a39c9d315629db1c509418b14e067ab5130Block Operator
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