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 1594002 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1594277 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 1593927 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8066 time: 2018-09-27 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e417f23c50609451e9d3c980e10e919d1302c9df3e2a3a18d1521d11a362a6bBlock Operator
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