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 1530322 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1530567 epoch_slot_no: 18567 block_no: 1530250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-09-13 04:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10b9c201d3c2fbebc1d5546e4f73f6916e5ab86c09574f3665b5fcad592167a6Block Operator
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