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 1577302 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1577567 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 1577227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2018-09-24 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0ed28ba24fe451bdada959d3557f65c21bcc35e1c49de3f2bf8315c7bfd6050Block Operator
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