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 1524747 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1524990 epoch_slot_no: 12990 block_no: 1524675 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-09-11 21:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8707c10f4edd06155edc0dffa093e84c78426c2e0099b79e53fed1cc3ac317cBlock Operator
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