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 1587806 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1588079 epoch_slot_no: 11279 block_no: 1587731 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1457 time: 2018-09-26 12:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x65c2e1121c41c2a1c407c3effa9da8d547f5e3c0f115169e33e4ced22d70881aBlock Operator
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