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 1525499 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1525742 epoch_slot_no: 13742 block_no: 1525427 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1417 time: 2018-09-12 02:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x390fdeaec44e6975c4367d6d08214855c1abc63a494e7b290d4f738ca64e1c29Block Operator
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