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 1593994 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1594269 epoch_slot_no: 17469 block_no: 1593919 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1994 time: 2018-09-27 22:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x516a6c16ee7b5f4b736e77c0f46c191b5ec9b6cc5b5d02c7da75145bd00d211bBlock Operator
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