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 1584703 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1584976 epoch_slot_no: 8176 block_no: 1584628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-09-25 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf29407ce27c17a608ef8cc71480e75f2b9ee2aeab1dc7d18c3b03987357a9b44Block Operator
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