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 1585905 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1586178 epoch_slot_no: 9378 block_no: 1585830 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2282 time: 2018-09-26 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x853821658089746a3a96b62884896dd76b12b04f80f3d10f065e85050c9c80cfBlock Operator
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