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 1533222 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1533467 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 1533150 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2105 time: 2018-09-13 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdc5736d82a75050c88a5375fb6ba87c42deef5fe2f76f7b2f7aa41c21c572a7aBlock Operator
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