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 1579092 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1579357 epoch_slot_no: 2557 block_no: 1579017 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1468 time: 2018-09-24 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46e2453165cd34a2b2c690d377c1e1d513558a558b4dc95058527ca143bc5feeBlock Operator
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