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 1577596 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1577861 epoch_slot_no: 1061 block_no: 1577521 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1537 time: 2018-09-24 03:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e6df140424524645535bacdc82622ffb5c6ace11c27005ec2ad8fae64211766Block Operator
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