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 1527028 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1527271 epoch_slot_no: 15271 block_no: 1526956 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-09-12 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56372a8aea118c07c7245f037bacc6c3b4a96a518bd59ecaf2ecaebab9294415Block Operator
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