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 1587300 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1587573 epoch_slot_no: 10773 block_no: 1587225 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1641 time: 2018-09-26 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb410b705b2bcd16f686f5fa8cc25739ef5c8b68fe9783792f9eaf7fdf67019f2Block Operator
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