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 1583053 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1583320 epoch_slot_no: 6520 block_no: 1582978 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1245 time: 2018-09-25 09:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x76e4fcb36a2393d3d388930bd817739d94d1705f7d31b81536c04d59c2031c97Block Operator
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