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 1532472 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1532717 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 1532400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5357 time: 2018-09-13 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa1a9699ade2ac6f6884f7c4b648d755c61ec865c93e99555572c05a4858d7f9Block Operator
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