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 1523981 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1524224 epoch_slot_no: 12224 block_no: 1523909 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2018-09-11 17:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc04c372ca216ae14db0feda64809d8b44083c1b4388b5de9c667474b6e13bbdaBlock Operator
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