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 1579456 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1579723 epoch_slot_no: 2923 block_no: 1579381 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1291 time: 2018-09-24 13:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc6f1a1199876f90bf18ad0e136cadded45ef5a9ace05668283b8bc77cc67983Block Operator
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