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 1588204 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1588477 epoch_slot_no: 11677 block_no: 1588129 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1522 time: 2018-09-26 14:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x478a4149a4b06a4120916382fb7e8539aa6c6f410adf5eb0985f9c8e588ec99bBlock Operator
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