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 1579587 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1579854 epoch_slot_no: 3054 block_no: 1579512 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1394 time: 2018-09-24 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3111af683107b499b3add86f844dcc4c4044f66f40bae6256b0eeba4ed0062ccBlock Operator
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