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 1582054 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1582321 epoch_slot_no: 5521 block_no: 1581979 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-25 04:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddaeba980a1a0e7d2c607c5a96dac15c64d047ccc04e0cc40f4487573d2dc0b4Block Operator
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