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 1598860 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1599138 epoch_slot_no: 738 block_no: 1598784 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2296 time: 2018-09-29 01:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x386e895ec85f79fc745d5b0360c2845ca1e17df148ddc3dbf8f191f3c49d5cb1Block Operator
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