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 1587020 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1587293 epoch_slot_no: 10493 block_no: 1586945 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-26 08:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bab1d70407f5ba831b50b581747b11c5f9cb630d6a9b957b8f7b81d9773875dBlock Operator
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