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 1589065 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1589338 epoch_slot_no: 12538 block_no: 1588990 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-09-26 19:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58fed37731623acbf0e2f8069d3cf0eef5e33c2e69f54b3cdacae2dda869a9dbBlock Operator
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