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 1573882 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1574148 epoch_slot_no: 18948 block_no: 1573808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2102 time: 2018-09-23 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x826afcb787cfb5c08b24d47cb9e0629bb5c29ad84da5d0abbc837f36f22c229cBlock Operator
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