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 1576322 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1576588 epoch_slot_no: 21388 block_no: 1576248 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-23 20:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfd628cbf05cc8bc4b60c2b56ed71b00b17fc1311f1935330a3f1b3b66e78264Block Operator
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