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 1582450 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1582717 epoch_slot_no: 5917 block_no: 1582375 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1413 time: 2018-09-25 06:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6560f4b7e7cd59daca1cb2ed0a82dfe431f693c5b30ac7d4ede641b71705b3d9Block Operator
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