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 1594233 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1594508 epoch_slot_no: 17708 block_no: 1594158 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-28 00:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfd70eee69d7710a7b808093c37a2cc9424f2c2fc0a9d7e2e3ba5d0371979aafBlock Operator
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