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 1578689 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1578954 epoch_slot_no: 2154 block_no: 1578614 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1565 time: 2018-09-24 09:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4a30296727da743b01b37e9ca589617c6a8f919e8600ecece1f9f2481ce89678Block Operator
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