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 1597434 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1597713 epoch_slot_no: 20913 block_no: 1597359 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2018-09-28 17:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc846465e6773f477535d3d830fd0593aa88f29c07db2beba7f8eae6b76cd87a6Block Operator
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