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 1571225 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1571488 epoch_slot_no: 16288 block_no: 1571151 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1245 time: 2018-09-22 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb81339dc8124a44e2c0d171b96c835b6bce9b03507483b69a8f72eddf1da165Block Operator
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