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 1530835 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1531080 epoch_slot_no: 19080 block_no: 1530763 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1362 time: 2018-09-13 07:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x677cc02bfdf482ea7fa55cdef3003878fca16718a1901238cc025a7cf30f57b8Block Operator
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