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 1577527 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1577792 epoch_slot_no: 992 block_no: 1577452 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1324 time: 2018-09-24 03:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4705e2213355ca271f911b9ec36bc4ee0b23762939577c9be99d6cd7da4a5602Block Operator
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