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 1526544 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1526787 epoch_slot_no: 14787 block_no: 1526472 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1266 time: 2018-09-12 07:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ce7114aec3d8a28e56bd5eb67d79b3f262644d2cde4f3ef6ef23b5245bb71f3Block Operator
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