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 1531571 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1531816 epoch_slot_no: 19816 block_no: 1531499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1207 time: 2018-09-13 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89fbfe8def7516759f544e002fd0a33c10c1e0f64f47eaa7a0a5b2252f0cd08eBlock Operator
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