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 1583166 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1583433 epoch_slot_no: 6633 block_no: 1583091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-09-25 10:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9d8fb5ef38567f077bba3c7f0d07303e0072d2f8fa5d408efe363c8ea0b78e3Block Operator
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