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 1575347 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1575613 epoch_slot_no: 20413 block_no: 1575273 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2748 time: 2018-09-23 15:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x34816d3f7d6fc28a11d06987f363829081f4b18f64e93100dc9c1b9fe4accfd1Block Operator
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