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 1579144 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1579409 epoch_slot_no: 2609 block_no: 1579069 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-24 12:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3c028036cd533034445faf9d4d2b47ec84a9de853c338b8437a36978307de63Block Operator
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