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 1571694 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1571957 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 1571620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3504 time: 2018-09-22 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadfcfa4ed0cd28fda07bff7059271085c3ff8d8664637200b434312226d08645Block Operator
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