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 1597218 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1597497 epoch_slot_no: 20697 block_no: 1597143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1620 time: 2018-09-28 16:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3c53847554f675d969cf818981cc62525ef0874d3074aa239336c9221f31f56Block Operator
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