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 1571294 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1571557 epoch_slot_no: 16357 block_no: 1571220 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1602 time: 2018-09-22 16:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4b1fd15162c1c3dd7d9a7934ecae80b1e85817033a0eefc1e55398f16b9bc81Block Operator
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