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 1579242 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1579507 epoch_slot_no: 2707 block_no: 1579167 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2018-09-24 12:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x23a6da836df3f45f5563b76a1d52ff5733e3fbdb6065c175ded4cbfc9b65f40eBlock Operator
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