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 1578009 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1578274 epoch_slot_no: 1474 block_no: 1577934 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1197 time: 2018-09-24 05:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6277e476fbc2571c693311e3ae351192b47c4386a90c1b63ae630e29c056e06Block Operator
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