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 1570071 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1570334 epoch_slot_no: 15134 block_no: 1569997 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1044 time: 2018-09-22 09:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5815bab26e0ce3ecb325670e2094c614b9cc9c2758490759d7bf10e9ed4bd071Block Operator
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