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 1575297 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1575563 epoch_slot_no: 20363 block_no: 1575223 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2305 time: 2018-09-23 14:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x599b1edd112eae629de70e26dc6ee5b09805d67d2a4c6af7755b0d197728cbaeBlock Operator
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