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 1513344 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1513579 epoch_slot_no: 1579 block_no: 1513272 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-09 06:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x342344daa027a62dba532f284baa3fa6b68f570745a8996c6326842eefb27fa5Block Operator
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