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 1574546 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1574812 epoch_slot_no: 19612 block_no: 1574472 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1666 time: 2018-09-23 10:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68acf86652681234b74c0dbea9f2225b46c1dc096434f1cab2b6d7b6a489e7a8Block Operator
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