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 1526893 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1527136 epoch_slot_no: 15136 block_no: 1526821 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2258 time: 2018-09-12 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x74f82a8d97ccad3cc7d805eaa8c7443d49e4485509303084655c609d9ab97797Block Operator
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