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 1520212 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1520452 epoch_slot_no: 8452 block_no: 1520140 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1241 time: 2018-09-10 20:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb95a7a322ff09f9f0c87a2b48086eb1e54ecf48dd63b591113375820f13b9156Block Operator
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