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 1597801 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1598080 epoch_slot_no: 21280 block_no: 1597726 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-28 19:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5c712757df99a276f43e7eda3dd4b92314bf3b904da4d7ae2efce4c701fb013Block Operator
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