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 1571558 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1571821 epoch_slot_no: 16621 block_no: 1571484 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1081 time: 2018-09-22 18:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3560d140661fdc612688b8bb04a124d2b4c5302a7bb8d0126401d792442389fBlock Operator
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