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 1534079 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1534323 epoch_slot_no: 723 block_no: 1534006 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1210 time: 2018-09-14 01:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d74dfe7360057685a6f2aafd1fad569dde71df9e43d401260d0707a1f73f110Block Operator
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