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 1532322 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1532567 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 1532250 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1791 time: 2018-09-13 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc4c87e8b1447cd7bb7f47804bfd7c5930a44ae01cea3404390deb752322a67d7Block Operator
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