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 1582343 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1582610 epoch_slot_no: 5810 block_no: 1582268 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-09-25 06:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bc9b6453c9a761f3a5f05b0f4234b3ad249a618f182d96ee76c09456ff2fca3Block Operator
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