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 1582697 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1582964 epoch_slot_no: 6164 block_no: 1582622 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-09-25 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b5b4fa2fbbcc6f7285df94f9b200d7ddf69ee1f59136fd48e3adc4661cbccaeBlock Operator
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