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 1526294 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1526537 epoch_slot_no: 14537 block_no: 1526222 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1503 time: 2018-09-12 06:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf60ae9dc3ebd98f49ef7d9b0b06ab4d741ea0905254d2f58518a85fd6f8907b4Block Operator
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