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 1583313 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1583580 epoch_slot_no: 6780 block_no: 1583238 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1796 time: 2018-09-25 11:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c4dfbd04b64e68f16b8d3ba3e37c6fe57af46bce38d22142d1faaac01c6a3a3Block Operator
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