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 1588188 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1588461 epoch_slot_no: 11661 block_no: 1588113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1108 time: 2018-09-26 14:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x491d66fd31d8cf6e9efcd70c71d0da69d3911986e2b086bdb24b9fd34556320dBlock Operator
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