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 1582663 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1582930 epoch_slot_no: 6130 block_no: 1582588 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-09-25 07:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb746feaf399fb81d71bd99ea666f8f371c6c1a8f5f2486c9365dd59b9ef0f49aBlock Operator
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