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 1581346 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1581613 epoch_slot_no: 4813 block_no: 1581271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2018-09-25 00:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68ae54ef3b84bb2b4f4f7904bb871fc5235f2ba49cb6f0a7f6223f789b382256Block Operator
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