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 1587733 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1588006 epoch_slot_no: 11206 block_no: 1587658 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1385 time: 2018-09-26 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6d6dbae758ee2a42b597e4d7a3f91aafd4422e7ad1b2c276e508abe4d5f0b8c9Block Operator
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