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 1523244 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1523487 epoch_slot_no: 11487 block_no: 1523172 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2018-09-11 13:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x72d6a708f9906b742bef4242aeb90e45af7f1614fdabab70ba0beaf4b1acdae8Block Operator
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