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 1581142 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1581409 epoch_slot_no: 4609 block_no: 1581067 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-24 23:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf84df6c3665e49c784ce12254de1d3ea6fea9b52401bba26e09195f39820219fBlock Operator
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