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 1590093 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1590368 epoch_slot_no: 13568 block_no: 1590018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-09-27 01:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ee2e3ddbb151449f6ede5ef5849fb5a4754d989d03e0558d9dae9e934daf5e6Block Operator
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