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 1593393 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1593668 epoch_slot_no: 16868 block_no: 1593318 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-09-27 19:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x697c73d4a6e87cef27f9a80002c2375f1121cdc6590d8a1f5190fd9a2133a55bBlock Operator
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