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 1586536 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1586809 epoch_slot_no: 10009 block_no: 1586461 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1834 time: 2018-09-26 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x890377f6e3b1093056caa1d610eb91597dff3799e7cd9a851dda2446018d866dBlock Operator
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