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 1575503 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1575769 epoch_slot_no: 20569 block_no: 1575429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1650 time: 2018-09-23 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x01de36c04fbf0a533f65d99f827603b9104added9c6638c7ade123b6c19640e6Block Operator
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