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 1558550 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1558805 epoch_slot_no: 3605 block_no: 1558476 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1111 time: 2018-09-19 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1452f4ef07c80e0bbb111860e6f32777cba7663c819380509a878e86688afe9bBlock Operator
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