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 1574030 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1574296 epoch_slot_no: 19096 block_no: 1573956 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-23 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe79c845744f72b1b9fbd1e7786dc038e62ee9b1d20f1b218f502a35f745c41e1Block Operator
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