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 1599743 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1600021 epoch_slot_no: 1621 block_no: 1599667 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1025 time: 2018-09-29 06:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5f381348cacf8668a1e33ba6ec56e1a6f7246c2bd6d48323d016fa0dde09acbBlock Operator
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