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 1529802 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1530047 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 1529730 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2352 time: 2018-09-13 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f0bb5203c4c20041b71783e651ba028204b9688ac34f3edeb4d4172ff8be40bBlock Operator
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