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 1526896 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1527139 epoch_slot_no: 15139 block_no: 1526824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-12 09:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x30de4ff6b624a0d29946aef83fd0bb12df4c0d317b7401ef13390946be6a7dfdBlock Operator
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