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 1597703 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1597982 epoch_slot_no: 21182 block_no: 1597628 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-28 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafb58f05f1a4bc9ff8469693057ab41b922f981f9bdc5daf00f505e1b6e01327Block Operator
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