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 1528726 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1528969 epoch_slot_no: 16969 block_no: 1528654 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-09-12 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf9a7b5d1d11e7a67740d6e5d5742f6c5ddee026eb3b5dd1dbc4b19dd3e10be8aBlock Operator
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