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 1571557 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1571820 epoch_slot_no: 16620 block_no: 1571483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-09-22 18:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x375fbe4bb57f5700816990ed7083054e7d06426997458fe0aab08f833e494536Block Operator
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