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 1589864 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1590137 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 1589789 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3325 time: 2018-09-26 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cb4519dca83394077304c3a4f54c2b1933e6fe1084d2cd99aeb29a02dd9b20cBlock Operator
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