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 1570833 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1571096 epoch_slot_no: 15896 block_no: 1570759 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1530 time: 2018-09-22 14:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8bd34d7bc5e568f6012ea4082764b0fcdfa720b536342748d805fc0e75c69da1Block Operator
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