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 1522563 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1522803 epoch_slot_no: 10803 block_no: 1522491 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1272 time: 2018-09-11 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0582227197a6fa080ed8feb38d92d36d644358fc508866a8c95249486306637bBlock Operator
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