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 1577288 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1577553 epoch_slot_no: 753 block_no: 1577213 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1468 time: 2018-09-24 01:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf842062b3a9f7087cdaec86a3f41979aca05c959d44bcfc1c6ed8acff4e28eecBlock Operator
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