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 1592771 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1593046 epoch_slot_no: 16246 block_no: 1592696 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-09-27 16:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x149646b5bdcab81fb0ca75070cc23113398e270816c75fb12a23ed37d76dedf5Block Operator
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