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 1597982 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1598261 epoch_slot_no: 21461 block_no: 1597907 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1381 time: 2018-09-28 20:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x963d1b7fd807396d4b09df92b4bdc370cf92d4b8f6374b8f579530eef327624aBlock Operator
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