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 1524686 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1524929 epoch_slot_no: 12929 block_no: 1524614 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-11 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x271ccc9e39e3bc71c4c4a54e50759c1c99eb1bd3d8ec3817efc109e1ac98828dBlock Operator
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