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 1593573 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1593848 epoch_slot_no: 17048 block_no: 1593498 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1073 time: 2018-09-27 20:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x125ddf021a8b4f1a462ece74fa3b59d06f6977813418b7b3790e3559e32a4c5dBlock Operator
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