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 1527050 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1527293 epoch_slot_no: 15293 block_no: 1526978 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1614 time: 2018-09-12 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xed8a0629dfaaa599bb39c424c1f9bc4d9171304acfe46812b65e70f69739280bBlock Operator
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