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 1525067 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1525310 epoch_slot_no: 13310 block_no: 1524995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-09-11 23:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88a1975b5451600fb30dd0b02a66e8457a9f044116497785c65db47bd702716bBlock Operator
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