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 1522734 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1522974 epoch_slot_no: 10974 block_no: 1522662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-11 10:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b2deadf4b55f747e7ec42a29d30b161f9d1409706de8f8f065a3ee19436eb8dBlock Operator
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