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 1596897 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1597176 epoch_slot_no: 20376 block_no: 1596822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3397 time: 2018-09-28 14:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb307c1b569d593333ce254b52779a03c4b629bf27939392d341655d3969a54eBlock Operator
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