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 1585873 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1586146 epoch_slot_no: 9346 block_no: 1585798 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1526 time: 2018-09-26 01:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa6a4821ed35abc17219242bc75f7b2d46c148f05b73a5a2b84c42fc77c1023cBlock Operator
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