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 1588539 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1588812 epoch_slot_no: 12012 block_no: 1588464 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1794 time: 2018-09-26 16:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeccb628eb78e05e22fb96572d2b2d9ae4528428d0cc1c564ab14f22ef0d32562Block Operator
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