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 1532449 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1532694 epoch_slot_no: 20694 block_no: 1532377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2157 time: 2018-09-13 16:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x293b7278a1799fa236baea38a7d2e39f664fe1d09370d75e2554acc76969e322Block Operator
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