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 1586624 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1586897 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 1586549 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3367 time: 2018-09-26 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x286486d3b045a0935da6d84b37e9c902dfd30528c11c2cf79269e229ff76e583Block Operator
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