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 1599942 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1600220 epoch_slot_no: 1820 block_no: 1599866 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1128 time: 2018-09-29 07:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb20b422bf5e9e693062b96994e3a463e3df998cc69fa58dc1eb26538d751b9a3Block Operator
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