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 1575263 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1575529 epoch_slot_no: 20329 block_no: 1575189 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1194 time: 2018-09-23 14:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70f5db3bd82c7ce7f45fd10ce26fb5fc2b108b0361ee345b746da007cf738d7bBlock Operator
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