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 1517293 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1517528 epoch_slot_no: 5528 block_no: 1517221 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2018-09-10 04:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f54033e1f163d2b2174e449ff0fab9ae32b09b8b55c7610c967019d8cc7ee11Block Operator
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