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 1532973 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1533218 epoch_slot_no: 21218 block_no: 1532901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2018-09-13 19:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb552e2de40aee7bb42eeb5fd663805da5a37b48e86c2b4c803d10de25327840bBlock Operator
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