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 1587472 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1587745 epoch_slot_no: 10945 block_no: 1587397 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-26 10:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5640ef0fb240fc14c16c222d394b2b40d9ecbb096556b20001981fa61e884e8cBlock Operator
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