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 1529414 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1529657 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 1529342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4984 time: 2018-09-12 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc29339782d492057fadb7b042a6663bcae2aa8174956dab50128bad10d274c6fBlock Operator
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