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 1570284 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1570547 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 1570210 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2505 time: 2018-09-22 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52b365f319ed1966fa0ba46cd2769bae852f54ae3343f324edbe7831798a294cBlock Operator
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