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 1585568 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1585841 epoch_slot_no: 9041 block_no: 1585493 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1305 time: 2018-09-25 23:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09a885e9f32d7359758601502dd670225c6fc370952ff6f47ba4c1469171204cBlock Operator
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