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 1570283 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1570546 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 1570209 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-09-22 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b748136777fe404582a7b5899c9e234529f82d00049ac3738c0b84d711f8e4aBlock Operator
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