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 1534380 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1534624 epoch_slot_no: 1024 block_no: 1534307 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1197 time: 2018-09-14 03:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2abe18e96ecad8a74dbf656665a6f14c17c96d9642b02243e4ce31071a33c8c1Block Operator
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