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 1531488 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1531733 epoch_slot_no: 19733 block_no: 1531416 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-13 11:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeeeda63a9d559b30fd8616741ad5b771e19103d319e1ea3ceffe7ec9dae9feb6Block Operator
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