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 1597570 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1597849 epoch_slot_no: 21049 block_no: 1597495 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1547 time: 2018-09-28 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x013d6ccb81b378e943e43af22d67260c93ab16b34c14fc638264b29587eebaeaBlock Operator
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