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 1595976 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1596251 epoch_slot_no: 19451 block_no: 1595901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-28 09:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc730cf7501a5af0d75dd3ae458f88f64a3980d866fbc445004ff451411a2c495Block Operator
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