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 1573340 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1573606 epoch_slot_no: 18406 block_no: 1573266 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1553 time: 2018-09-23 04:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4fa7cb13d299d5351944c594e56e5a1693f79ffe6e36dfa5edadd05f6110a993Block Operator
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