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 1530342 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1530587 epoch_slot_no: 18587 block_no: 1530270 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1385 time: 2018-09-13 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3902e2bc7299d3e2433eea40eda7b284c4fcb666bc30b00d0cabf1dbf61af2caBlock Operator
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