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 1570257 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1570520 epoch_slot_no: 15320 block_no: 1570183 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2438 time: 2018-09-22 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6eb4f758069255430149350114dc36fb5cb2f37876c652b6de6f6f9e18077823Block Operator
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