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 1580405 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1580672 epoch_slot_no: 3872 block_no: 1580330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1111 time: 2018-09-24 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94d5b2b0439a80f3f35220dd2e16d3afb4dd3a5a3c8695554b13de96c21edcf3Block Operator
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