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 1596579 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1596855 epoch_slot_no: 20055 block_no: 1596504 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2080 time: 2018-09-28 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa3039ddc9af376288b6c0af90eccc6967b1d37b4695b2d1688fe4ce73613f464Block Operator
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