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 1593692 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1593967 epoch_slot_no: 17167 block_no: 1593617 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1364 time: 2018-09-27 21:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f4a55082c5c8782e9845d2846e6e538c8e01cd089c4b4a9443d3bca06dd5fe9Block Operator
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