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 1570939 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1571202 epoch_slot_no: 16002 block_no: 1570865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1166 time: 2018-09-22 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x794a5b619a219df8954d16e67a435a45d0437434c1fda5852fe1d4722300ccc1Block Operator
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