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 1579994 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1580261 epoch_slot_no: 3461 block_no: 1579919 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-24 16:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf49fe8a317d5a38a89cb20a69c195d78f5898f4473072ea257a6cce5ebe8a2cBlock Operator
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