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 1586916 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1587189 epoch_slot_no: 10389 block_no: 1586841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2018-09-26 07:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7a0d13b13c9ea842d16ed5fa8cccc81cd431b3ec17865cb1b406b2f59a78deeBlock Operator
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