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 1533272 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1533517 epoch_slot_no: 21517 block_no: 1533200 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-09-13 21:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0f2abd9ecc337855945afba989516ffe2c463162150e74150d0ba98d61abdc20Block Operator
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