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 1524137 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1524380 epoch_slot_no: 12380 block_no: 1524065 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-11 18:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a66ba3741cf7fc6713c31f56b85ad6b27d77e3c30125dfd969699273f7c0e2cBlock Operator
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