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 1574312 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1574578 epoch_slot_no: 19378 block_no: 1574238 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-23 09:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cc0e1f1345a8642e142cba9f4e5ff5baf7e0e8f0d5e353c40b33b462c331730Block Operator
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