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 1527043 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1527286 epoch_slot_no: 15286 block_no: 1526971 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-09-12 10:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b665bed12e8dfb84ee2c603b212cdbad73bff556d5e5513149e73f00c42a5fdBlock Operator
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