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 1524542 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1524785 epoch_slot_no: 12785 block_no: 1524470 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1612 time: 2018-09-11 20:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x557db7458025e180eb841b58ecb3b2e87d6a97e3ccb16093e2b17a46d7feb28bBlock Operator
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