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 1585754 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1586027 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 1585679 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1020 time: 2018-09-26 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd3aaafd2566d0678296dae8c764f62b6347c98c36e60b7a99aeeb58479848bf8Block Operator
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