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 1559050 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1559305 epoch_slot_no: 4105 block_no: 1558976 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-19 20:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83505af1bffd16594be40cd2b6eb7930abda6c15b11524f57b200866ac749ee7Block Operator
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