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 1579618 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1579885 epoch_slot_no: 3085 block_no: 1579543 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-24 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0b5476941bd8114d7e00ca6a9b3de919c2f1b79aee80bbbe78cdf6fdca912e4cBlock Operator
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