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 1595938 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1596213 epoch_slot_no: 19413 block_no: 1595863 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1538 time: 2018-09-28 09:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b4fb56cce755901d3062180a47b25a2a4c4b9e4322b74664e0df97f37cf7b72Block Operator
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