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 1593506 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1593781 epoch_slot_no: 16981 block_no: 1593431 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4063 time: 2018-09-27 20:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc75337cb9d53705a7edb6a04d37e382d374739d26f4d1e10adfd6a91d4dcaa12Block Operator
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