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 1522235 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1522475 epoch_slot_no: 10475 block_no: 1522163 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-11 07:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x94e9f9a31ce9bb9bf4940df15447ac688002b1cb00ed7d33aa5c037fe5fccb30Block Operator
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