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 1526739 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1526982 epoch_slot_no: 14982 block_no: 1526667 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-09-12 08:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d77eba181671149f424d95ab292368f80eeab43bef98e1252c5e7029e3c0000Block Operator
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