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 1595210 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1595485 epoch_slot_no: 18685 block_no: 1595135 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-28 05:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ddb4f625be55c46afbb1780697be2441989884f868c529f739935a0a5e43805Block Operator
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