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 1571525 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1571788 epoch_slot_no: 16588 block_no: 1571451 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-09-22 17:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0fbc55cfcbc9fb1c3c489e72989b7365b5160f03b6f150637154edbc4608d0cBlock Operator
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