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 1596118 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1596393 epoch_slot_no: 19593 block_no: 1596043 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-28 10:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1399cd396d611d2588b0a2ab27fa19706a0e8ad6d1fa8958cfb24c4ab3f89deeBlock Operator
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