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 1523950 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1524193 epoch_slot_no: 12193 block_no: 1523878 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1917 time: 2018-09-11 17:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e051f228baec34ded27408db16d182a09e7fa199c4d3cb3baf6cbb176b8e81bBlock Operator
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