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 1595667 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1595942 epoch_slot_no: 19142 block_no: 1595592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2018-09-28 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25a79e8a880d5234bbda7e2de5636b372d45144f588f1c31c5df92150c135a2fBlock Operator
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