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 1559284 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1559539 epoch_slot_no: 4339 block_no: 1559210 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2981 time: 2018-09-19 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01d8bd6da36a53c61602de1f919858302d73a57263f48d9b7550d95ca2764d20Block Operator
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