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 1593019 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1593294 epoch_slot_no: 16494 block_no: 1592944 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1175 time: 2018-09-27 17:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeffd3cf7ff153f69269478d0756dace69afc2d6bdbce24454a6da929ca2a4a45Block Operator
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