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 1528470 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1528713 epoch_slot_no: 16713 block_no: 1528398 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1614 time: 2018-09-12 18:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc86df2292ac789ad61e423d9b8999b4c0bfc95f640c7c2d2ce8f0c3455926689Block Operator
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