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 1559611 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1559866 epoch_slot_no: 4666 block_no: 1559537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-19 23:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e489d33db6a7a0efc77db2d1e72fd9565fe9fb3295021192032b5489ea129b3Block Operator
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