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 1593136 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1593411 epoch_slot_no: 16611 block_no: 1593061 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1438 time: 2018-09-27 18:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff7f7e255b3716d24d159d64f9bf4c659372e619d044088d09eb8dc1573d2e51Block Operator
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