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 1583781 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1584054 epoch_slot_no: 7254 block_no: 1583706 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1081 time: 2018-09-25 14:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5be7c173f02e395bec108318d7f7d23ce8b3a8641d84fd73ffe36dc3dd2e0f64Block Operator
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