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 1595778 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1596053 epoch_slot_no: 19253 block_no: 1595703 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2018-09-28 08:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09a56924594112294b10d4184a4d9ec0febf399e96dfc47de08aaf7f7a7d3f06Block Operator
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