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 1597407 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1597686 epoch_slot_no: 20886 block_no: 1597332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2018-09-28 17:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd817c0407f8c9effaa30f1591cf5233289a0dac6d5da69553b2a4e52a109a970Block Operator
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