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 1522993 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1523233 epoch_slot_no: 11233 block_no: 1522921 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-11 12:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6e1b62df3cf9f8654361433bc85aff78e5c6f897c448d1b6d4f57b30319f4d32Block Operator
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