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 1570202 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1570465 epoch_slot_no: 15265 block_no: 1570128 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1241 time: 2018-09-22 10:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3775214df55e94fbaecaa42f1630a5e39950f4f4c20aa72f7713e00df9c1cb9Block Operator
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