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 1596837 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1597116 epoch_slot_no: 20316 block_no: 1596762 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1198 time: 2018-09-28 14:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x972cebde9f410fad1863d6071105a27cf395c79006767561b8e5721c57b246f0Block Operator
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