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 1520268 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1520508 epoch_slot_no: 8508 block_no: 1520196 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-09-10 21:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc9df42cf076546ed84730ea8ef28881115d58866b657c690f19c7f74ce05a89dBlock Operator
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