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 1520322 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1520562 epoch_slot_no: 8562 block_no: 1520250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2018-09-10 21:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9861af061d43fac1cf4a5a6c4f5bb70b3442bf2fc5d571e33dd2e9db58e6d72eBlock Operator
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