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 1523272 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1523515 epoch_slot_no: 11515 block_no: 1523200 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1741 time: 2018-09-11 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x96409ca1434b96cea22ec334133e7838549148867254d9e18e75a00a65f85af9Block Operator
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