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 1578043 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1578308 epoch_slot_no: 1508 block_no: 1577968 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2078 time: 2018-09-24 06:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3da44815d0434e4bde869bd77dc876898b993cd467ab8848b94bf5c78ab98ddcBlock Operator
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