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 1528675 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1528918 epoch_slot_no: 16918 block_no: 1528603 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-09-12 19:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8115399074e6846a3bf4e2ff711c54b61afa79068068cbd37e160631d3f09708Block Operator
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