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 1580382 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1580649 epoch_slot_no: 3849 block_no: 1580307 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1119 time: 2018-09-24 19:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x176da9d08b5747c2c0ae874e8ee68ae76cb5283cd9dc3ed67880c5eeb7490088Block Operator
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