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 1598709 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1598987 epoch_slot_no: 587 block_no: 1598633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2018-09-29 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf4015a2b23dbaba7976f9ea6b479ed1c50a4b01bbfd9de8ef248e06049e26cf5Block Operator
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