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 1521363 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1521603 epoch_slot_no: 9603 block_no: 1521291 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2018-09-11 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe37e8b7b96d4cc4b0702071e89e44da865d0d6250f2c3fd4c5490de675d1be8aBlock Operator
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