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 1579687 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1579954 epoch_slot_no: 3154 block_no: 1579612 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1435 time: 2018-09-24 15:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe57da2814ea45bfbadfc27d32e36c3f4565ff6d8790ca9a6aa761ea9d5479faeBlock Operator
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