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 1581081 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1581348 epoch_slot_no: 4548 block_no: 1581006 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2018-09-24 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb49e1a97aa0a4e6b31e8f1539fd3264c5a2cf2f441b7b567588be2761e198423Block Operator
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