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 1526776 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1527019 epoch_slot_no: 15019 block_no: 1526704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2018-09-12 09:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb82d0012686055321704e0208f90aff305f01c2f181abed31626b7d5c4910138Block Operator
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