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 1526102 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1526345 epoch_slot_no: 14345 block_no: 1526030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1335 time: 2018-09-12 05:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8073d3ae1ddd5d069c662ceae6ba4f8446b3be2c1d761ed2c5746953c1d29acBlock Operator
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