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 1588119 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1588392 epoch_slot_no: 11592 block_no: 1588044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2110 time: 2018-09-26 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe80c9eca9990ad803e28f97fb19360cbc9918ea88bb84cb7fa55b56d4e8d2f31Block Operator
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