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 1592746 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1593021 epoch_slot_no: 16221 block_no: 1592671 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1290 time: 2018-09-27 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3cfee6f16bf06157d62d3699a5df3faef5d26a132270a2a86398abc08fa76abBlock Operator
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