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 1598670 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1598948 epoch_slot_no: 548 block_no: 1598594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-29 00:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe4353e00eb6d76006a82330044e6c63debec57c90e79ce593bc00465478e6c38Block Operator
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