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 1585898 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1586171 epoch_slot_no: 9371 block_no: 1585823 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-26 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4bd54d158428f4117b74264e33ef8cc473d7b1d3e24a54c14735606ed827485Block Operator
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