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 1585558 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1585831 epoch_slot_no: 9031 block_no: 1585483 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1370 time: 2018-09-25 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cfc1f735a57af43112668c374c311d7c71c84acef42caad347908d7c7981ca6Block Operator
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