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 1594542 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1594817 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 1594467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5722 time: 2018-09-28 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf430a65b3daba9f8852d0d9a4f6a2760daf8b3b40c20015cdb258dffa7f7f95Block Operator
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