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 1591508 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1591783 epoch_slot_no: 14983 block_no: 1591433 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1883 time: 2018-09-27 08:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ee4c7f8062e0b6d80a55bb29783b7db340d2ae761594ae415d6376dce46f7a5Block Operator
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