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 1595411 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1595686 epoch_slot_no: 18886 block_no: 1595336 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-28 06:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9a3ccd62d35adfa46f28dd1ece93ebd21ee1aebe15e15b60b1a0455e76adb2eBlock Operator
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