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 1584384 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1584657 epoch_slot_no: 7857 block_no: 1584309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1208 time: 2018-09-25 17:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b7238bea62921ea509da80c51bfe738055f2134db7d659e81b971ff15251ed1Block Operator
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