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 1529878 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1530123 epoch_slot_no: 18123 block_no: 1529806 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-13 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x131adf2bf359d12ed05f1bcee1ed0b3c7f5567c22d4e6b1436fd12d4b06e9fbcBlock Operator
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