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 1559312 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1559567 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 1559238 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2018-09-19 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd4054c5a2256ea41b1c5c59e811c6a9965923e6bd206e916ba143cfb53c6d12Block Operator
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