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 1527098 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1527341 epoch_slot_no: 15341 block_no: 1527026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1614 time: 2018-09-12 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f23d5d3d4ef6f01e57bc96328a7fac9752ed0c6c12cbcc374f493b01aa3f105Block Operator
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