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 1558204 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1558459 epoch_slot_no: 3259 block_no: 1558130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2832 time: 2018-09-19 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfba9908f15e928814ac1f34162494b1188a315518ade637ecb981872b136c3ecBlock Operator
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