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 1588714 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1588987 epoch_slot_no: 12187 block_no: 1588639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2438 time: 2018-09-26 17:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7ea5177ea628e9b777341e5cd862aaa880b65ad0bd4487b7403ca9a15cdb0f2Block Operator
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