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 1598674 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1598952 epoch_slot_no: 552 block_no: 1598598 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-29 00:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x43da3fd118255860f6b3ec5379b311ce51d7791c62ad141218ae1c8dd8baf8f9Block Operator
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