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 1573672 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1573938 epoch_slot_no: 18738 block_no: 1573598 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1565 time: 2018-09-23 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2506ebac3e1fce898f5d9ef02b54b996b820dfcf367eeb76b60a2e982dd2daa0Block Operator
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