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 1522853 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1523093 epoch_slot_no: 11093 block_no: 1522781 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2451 time: 2018-09-11 11:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7c9b0172d082816226fa3e34aab4bcb81b8c5ebc94f9d70cdd01bc064d40b3dBlock Operator
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