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 1588555 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1588828 epoch_slot_no: 12028 block_no: 1588480 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1465 time: 2018-09-26 16:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5852781b55107bd3bc2acc0dc8d4362f79bdb0c8d9924275436519fa12bc8abBlock Operator
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