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 1579161 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1579426 epoch_slot_no: 2626 block_no: 1579086 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1119 time: 2018-09-24 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd1d2a28cc6b5768099232440c8f6a62b108b1faa72f2acfc373ad08394dbe2d7Block Operator
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