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 1594918 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1595193 epoch_slot_no: 18393 block_no: 1594843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1730 time: 2018-09-28 03:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd74bf63f503903980df301cc76c133d0ed6a76dc0ed655b64660cb241f8b6a0bBlock Operator
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