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 1597936 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1598215 epoch_slot_no: 21415 block_no: 1597861 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2158 time: 2018-09-28 20:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bf1aadae3e0c32334c5dfceb50d8ea76048d8c7ce3e544fb881f9deebe32b6eBlock Operator
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