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 1526787 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1527030 epoch_slot_no: 15030 block_no: 1526715 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3167 time: 2018-09-12 09:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x202b45d8ce2c147a1099d8904ca0a3ec6a48528c69a4f370b4fb6ca01c6ff3deBlock Operator
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