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 1578164 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1578429 epoch_slot_no: 1629 block_no: 1578089 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2940 time: 2018-09-24 06:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23f3f9bc84666f8376ea346484810274e43b5b65a0f133af62dbd70e79d356deBlock Operator
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