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 1526529 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1526772 epoch_slot_no: 14772 block_no: 1526457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-09-12 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd737bea9fb39cbbe3ddb3e6503bbedc2f13cc9c24d774d3133cbd779eb3d603eBlock Operator
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