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 1598182 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1598460 epoch_slot_no: 60 block_no: 1598106 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1110 time: 2018-09-28 22:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa60a98b4c3454000e92e47ba92198425e43157eb7995b0331d717b96b4a077dBlock Operator
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