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 1597522 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1597801 epoch_slot_no: 21001 block_no: 1597447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2720 time: 2018-09-28 18:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbb78bdae99e22a1ff74221dd07636b248ef87f722c53d0851177cce5f5dde785Block Operator
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