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 1559558 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1559813 epoch_slot_no: 4613 block_no: 1559484 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-19 23:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9dfc1f962b3cda3e1a41edc007e1b7ebaf6e20ea9042a64fdfe390a7ecae8b82Block Operator
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