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 1583879 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1584152 epoch_slot_no: 7352 block_no: 1583804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-09-25 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32249d7b6069c9d104d15972a4fd56b105a9c1bba1a525892ad49b055311a48cBlock Operator
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