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 1574665 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1574931 epoch_slot_no: 19731 block_no: 1574591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-09-23 11:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7de76130550e35e7517ce35abe6a91e0635b2acb39da19eb80c882cc5d1ce747Block Operator
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