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 1599723 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1600001 epoch_slot_no: 1601 block_no: 1599647 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-09-29 06:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dba56597167a124715ffde3ce87af028270a57b022227864cb4dd21c92b81caBlock Operator
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