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 1585028 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1585301 epoch_slot_no: 8501 block_no: 1584953 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-25 20:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e981d7ecd769ce21a6d3da5aad855a4f2caf99abaa0a7c151cef5a85d314928Block Operator
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