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 1521308 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1521548 epoch_slot_no: 9548 block_no: 1521236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1284 time: 2018-09-11 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x431a18fe3acea6b29264fa8d742e17f94afc3589baad5287eb8b584592e8a3f9Block Operator
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