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 1520957 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1521197 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 1520885 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3885 time: 2018-09-11 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd258345a67555771292013685c57477f6f1ac42b996c0a92b60e2939360595fBlock Operator
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