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 1574930 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1575196 epoch_slot_no: 19996 block_no: 1574856 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2285 time: 2018-09-23 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x777e964b9099ec5a4032a6c6e9da4d253bc7bbc16a3717b38d9a482c2d5a14efBlock Operator
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