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 1559901 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1560158 epoch_slot_no: 4958 block_no: 1559827 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2018-09-20 01:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf674b2ad49786d2f0bab1f7ebaa893e5f9aad37c2e7638178bf96a75dc60a76fBlock Operator
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