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 1524300 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1524543 epoch_slot_no: 12543 block_no: 1524228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1116 time: 2018-09-11 19:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7247979e662d2ccaf4741b0c39d327c9c1cfcb6b5183fe08ab4d64589ebdfe01Block Operator
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