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 1586342 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1586615 epoch_slot_no: 9815 block_no: 1586267 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2018-09-26 04:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x37149c068eff8d6568ab61440ab949435adf34a35995d7b7e49bf739c45ebba6Block Operator
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