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 1595343 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1595618 epoch_slot_no: 18818 block_no: 1595268 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-28 06:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8025a2cc1bc6ccca5d3715294e0e39386c00de13606f8c526c82fef04401699fBlock Operator
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