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 1581617 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1581884 epoch_slot_no: 5084 block_no: 1581542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1208 time: 2018-09-25 01:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c74a19b44c49efd0253896e9b37d82e667ce245b75f25f2a41fd6300ed8d854Block Operator
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