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 1520416 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1520656 epoch_slot_no: 8656 block_no: 1520344 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1652 time: 2018-09-10 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bff790388ee01c853165ae3bf6c4f16fcb917bd4b953506b1c941cc61afccf4Block Operator
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