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 1593594 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1593869 epoch_slot_no: 17069 block_no: 1593519 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2018-09-27 20:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x409291e35d909e58d9f0a5da861ae2056ea4ed79068cf8538dd24f9f4111c816Block Operator
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