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 1581582 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1581849 epoch_slot_no: 5049 block_no: 1581507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1122 time: 2018-09-25 01:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2efc70f48b90efe3d7fbe4d900b8518376d63d36cec24c8fc66b75e8fe48ff33Block Operator
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