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 1584559 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1584832 epoch_slot_no: 8032 block_no: 1584484 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1696 time: 2018-09-25 18:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3edb6b4ddabdd986aab4278ba4108b4d3b080035c2d24b73742a7892b019f5aeBlock Operator
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