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 1575651 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1575917 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 1575577 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5536 time: 2018-09-23 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x526cf2aebef3a529a2420299f791d7ec48e05f4232e5d910976a9e96f165a38bBlock Operator
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