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 1579611 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1579878 epoch_slot_no: 3078 block_no: 1579536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3998 time: 2018-09-24 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x889331e038ccbc00d2d6b51fc4cd86f6a6bc5350cac96007122d3d0001090d09Block Operator
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