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 1596881 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1597160 epoch_slot_no: 20360 block_no: 1596806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2358 time: 2018-09-28 14:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x87cc30db15bb1d12e32d7b5218fb66ecbfca74000004bd78d180a15e552c3186Block Operator
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