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 1587854 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1588127 epoch_slot_no: 11327 block_no: 1587779 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1243 time: 2018-09-26 12:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64a04884c86bb86f54c9f714d81d2ec8be2042b684f5d3ea23a619cc3f2cbd01Block Operator
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