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 1597988 Details
Epoch: 73 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1598267 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 1597913 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2275 time: 2018-09-28 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x93cb52618d8ef2c4df0bf0caa7761c729330c7d095d143eb3b218e09bbe6f60fBlock Operator
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