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 1579008 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1579273 epoch_slot_no: 2473 block_no: 1578933 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-24 11:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59871f59a820ca4ff6bd890b124c38d6ff62ded23d8a08226e65be85f490a6c2Block Operator
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