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 1527979 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1528222 epoch_slot_no: 16222 block_no: 1527907 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1237 time: 2018-09-12 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x626a7182d485119a3df8dae5a7848ef135172a9d9779d2c9dc231fb4958d01ffBlock Operator
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