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 1531314 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1531559 epoch_slot_no: 19559 block_no: 1531242 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1374 time: 2018-09-13 10:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x139dee7a17d420c82a3f8424c0870d463a127a5e06e153938e45f416308e0837Block Operator
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