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 1587870 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1588143 epoch_slot_no: 11343 block_no: 1587795 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1465 time: 2018-09-26 12:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x327bf3f85b56b40a932de2e363d5152a95d5800ba67dce801e848e56f2f80e08Block Operator
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