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 1522037 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1522277 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 1521965 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2462 time: 2018-09-11 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bd1343a43e7c6dc6ef1f69c923ff50a902f4bda7e0b58ae89a58a35bdd4c157Block Operator
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