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 1531019 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1531264 epoch_slot_no: 19264 block_no: 1530947 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-13 08:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x983c06c60b9ac06b525cc62cf034c351b18004d09a30203335f3025e9ef89db8Block Operator
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