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 1521499 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1521739 epoch_slot_no: 9739 block_no: 1521427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1745 time: 2018-09-11 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28161487ab99c1c8014d4e0085524dc01c4edf22083825bbceb31db9ee3b73fbBlock Operator
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