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 1533476 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1533720 epoch_slot_no: 120 block_no: 1533403 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-13 22:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdae7e6e38333e18f293bf9a14a19a5bff3ea9cb937604adacd7c5e6c0a6883eBlock Operator
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