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 1583621 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1583890 epoch_slot_no: 7090 block_no: 1583546 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-09-25 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8e82de599bedbc902069ac696c703f918b27c7222b6319cab3b946bba7e6a880Block Operator
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