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 1577451 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1577716 epoch_slot_no: 916 block_no: 1577376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2018-09-24 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0835800fb175fbe40f5f35bb372b989d27122535ca2cde8cc8525d9fd896dc28Block Operator
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