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 1597058 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1597337 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 1596983 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6345 time: 2018-09-28 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8903a06db2522cf8ad3f2e41059827a6e37157f469700ebe79025deacf9ab07fBlock Operator
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