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 1599792 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1600070 epoch_slot_no: 1670 block_no: 1599716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1210 time: 2018-09-29 07:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72f78eb5ac345057b50676d7084c3c75d38d5bb60df572cecd09a33eb05edcbeBlock Operator
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