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 1530220 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1530465 epoch_slot_no: 18465 block_no: 1530148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-09-13 04:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x209153edb1073fb1ec07db8d79b89a5f458832d5ffc277db720da003b5dc1570Block Operator
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