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 1520254 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1520494 epoch_slot_no: 8494 block_no: 1520182 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-09-10 20:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x592e9712292e23996a18d2e31c02f06cb46223067ac36b92e8638d3c1901e3b1Block Operator
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