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 1581790 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1582057 epoch_slot_no: 5257 block_no: 1581715 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1458 time: 2018-09-25 02:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47cb714b7335e0e2172daf1af6fe6ad06f0a1398fd8a05911e2c64b8ecd3f4faBlock Operator
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