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 1579259 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1579524 epoch_slot_no: 2724 block_no: 1579184 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2018-09-24 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xefbd0baf1cb62b0910868b55e426ab7c6c8d85961e682910e127c0e461b9ba55Block Operator
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