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 1532290 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1532535 epoch_slot_no: 20535 block_no: 1532218 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2018-09-13 15:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xde0382a1fd94aa5b25b8fc6a1ffd57cbbaf734aa7b91375d0e70362389c678e9Block Operator
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