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 1558390 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1558645 epoch_slot_no: 3445 block_no: 1558316 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1210 time: 2018-09-19 16:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf1ef2eeb29ac089f42d53aa404dc8bf35d44995f2c261db80765a4dfa9173076Block Operator
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