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 1520626 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1520866 epoch_slot_no: 8866 block_no: 1520554 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3369 time: 2018-09-10 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcd679855d5628bb5dc12b141e0d094b80685e29c09506b5fffd5882a9e3e2d09Block Operator
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