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 1596883 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1597162 epoch_slot_no: 20362 block_no: 1596808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-28 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x911b5d5a2c933f4906324a3d0e6366b93f0088dda3d916269a2cef5fdf1fce75Block Operator
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