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 1586949 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1587222 epoch_slot_no: 10422 block_no: 1586874 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1202 time: 2018-09-26 07:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7b822e27853cea0c5c80b0a027c043e2936a282bab47cdcf0e0f8b6b690755cBlock Operator
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