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 1578441 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1578706 epoch_slot_no: 1906 block_no: 1578366 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1369 time: 2018-09-24 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x679bdca824a124acb9bde6f8b0c85829a9cd2c24f9357b2812dbad7b69b663d6Block Operator
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