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 1589781 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1590054 epoch_slot_no: 13254 block_no: 1589706 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1126 time: 2018-09-26 23:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18413b7a42c004ee21d3d2c932d6cef54f5c2df074b79b8340e19f1a72947bc7Block Operator
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