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 1582967 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1583234 epoch_slot_no: 6434 block_no: 1582892 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1430 time: 2018-09-25 09:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20045052645513d514274a0fd8bf222c8b429e9408815cd53f4cd5559269aa25Block Operator
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