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 1576008 Details
Epoch: 72 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1576274 epoch_slot_no: 21074 block_no: 1575934 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-23 18:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59840a08f9995f8b193d8af63b958050cfedd5c63ef456938f2b2225f10d8965Block Operator
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