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 1595949 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1596224 epoch_slot_no: 19424 block_no: 1595874 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2288 time: 2018-09-28 09:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x824e372f55bf77878b9a43a8e53cc0bf4f48b5782d1b00caa48c40e1a41245f1Block Operator
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