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 1574399 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1574665 epoch_slot_no: 19465 block_no: 1574325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1740 time: 2018-09-23 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dda4767bf4dd95ae666e23803055768310bb896d5ab7f1f069227a88430356cBlock Operator
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