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 1598784 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1599062 epoch_slot_no: 662 block_no: 1598708 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-29 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb080a5aff3cb1712997ef96186ffe2ffcc2e0648a961408c6d0559f509f6ba3cBlock Operator
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