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 1522113 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1522353 epoch_slot_no: 10353 block_no: 1522041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1202 time: 2018-09-11 07:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd62bbb3ae65ea3058395d4850836a15ae022818c953c4daef519b0a248bb1fc5Block Operator
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