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 1528463 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1528706 epoch_slot_no: 16706 block_no: 1528391 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-09-12 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda255a184109f4fcf1871f22e67c8426b4ed756725e48933e3acd4d88c0cb41fBlock Operator
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