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 1529771 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1530016 epoch_slot_no: 18016 block_no: 1529699 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1476 time: 2018-09-13 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2881103545df4e0574e361527a331640818b567c0384419ffb0f709d23df488eBlock Operator
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