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 1573168 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1573434 epoch_slot_no: 18234 block_no: 1573094 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-23 03:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b32d74c9747bd3f418a7bcf3dcf8d4098e0d8a0856147ebd9306ed9d701f5deBlock Operator
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