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 1599950 Details
Epoch: 74 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1600228 epoch_slot_no: 1828 block_no: 1599874 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1115 time: 2018-09-29 07:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6cebd9ba9eaab85f9fcb58a82f0d76c23a3158a8bc064bb6c66588e2d8f105a7Block Operator
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