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 1584441 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1584714 epoch_slot_no: 7914 block_no: 1584366 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2018-09-25 17:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x283660371a61d125c576bc1a43acb93b230aa1af596d3c77ca0021f6231267f6Block Operator
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