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 1594001 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1594276 epoch_slot_no: 17476 block_no: 1593926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2108 time: 2018-09-27 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a3efd70ecf3e0d5c6a541e3c3c98d7c089e87f64a896029ce589a8f8a3e6eb2Block Operator
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