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 1526213 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1526456 epoch_slot_no: 14456 block_no: 1526141 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1495 time: 2018-09-12 06:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb18a4400b0dea13c9568c5476d178e81c7b8ff8494cd1867f22c9b257933dfe4Block Operator
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