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 1523681 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1523924 epoch_slot_no: 11924 block_no: 1523609 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1198 time: 2018-09-11 15:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x333beeaf536265082fc7fd5185901e9c73d18db4e94f66e315991b5e966a2669Block Operator
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