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 1579791 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1580058 epoch_slot_no: 3258 block_no: 1579716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1646 time: 2018-09-24 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e53dce192fcaa7520c6248dfd17603fb759cc7287b97d38d0cd2b0721ada731Block Operator
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