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 1526904 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1527147 epoch_slot_no: 15147 block_no: 1526832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2304 time: 2018-09-12 09:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1671f10eab0fc4591c284a48e519c2add4f247099fba01c288d5db1757ea6595Block Operator
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