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 1595652 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1595927 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 1595577 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2811 time: 2018-09-28 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0874e04d9db1c4f759dede9dba602a4709a575c4a5f105b37b8df54d0c757d8Block Operator
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