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 1592345 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1592620 epoch_slot_no: 15820 block_no: 1592270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3121 time: 2018-09-27 13:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x763bbcbcc91338a44513aceef5aa4497fc09597583af405f6d500d1a39e00a35Block Operator
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