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 1595832 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1596107 epoch_slot_no: 19307 block_no: 1595757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1726 time: 2018-09-28 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79292dc3718255601ad118f3b122fb7c69cb54c37351922eacdbcb3c5b7b5fbfBlock Operator
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