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 1581313 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1581580 epoch_slot_no: 4780 block_no: 1581238 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2074 time: 2018-09-25 00:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2081954f22799eadb8f95e703a8d7dd5f787d666170b92aa40110cef26d013fBlock Operator
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