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 1579445 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1579712 epoch_slot_no: 2912 block_no: 1579370 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-24 13:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07530a488f13b56f3d0bb57d4b8295b20c7aa2d67ccf4b3cff22475fef115b73Block Operator
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