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 1525689 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1525932 epoch_slot_no: 13932 block_no: 1525617 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1417 time: 2018-09-12 03:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x635f08658e595d259316e8363a0560677cfae495d89cc9ba8d568af262cc22d3Block Operator
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