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 1593176 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1593451 epoch_slot_no: 16651 block_no: 1593101 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2982 time: 2018-09-27 18:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bd979a0f2eee01573213be944428e6625e07c65f0c1d40cda52c4b718b3dc1bBlock Operator
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