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 1526968 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1527211 epoch_slot_no: 15211 block_no: 1526896 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-09-12 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bd7204182e29fc4a1035b54727ec7efe3f245dd0be9275ce0433ef8bd5d7992Block Operator
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