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 1582988 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1583255 epoch_slot_no: 6455 block_no: 1582913 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-25 09:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2acd8842b76c622e3eef5140f1b1913a64c57bd3622fa9162556ba270f918e86Block Operator
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