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 1524374 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1524617 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 1524302 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4448 time: 2018-09-11 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8777121c8a459b5f65b1f7f6d859a4605b7eb6a2acfed2201b02b510e71c99cBlock Operator
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