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 1534475 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1534719 epoch_slot_no: 1119 block_no: 1534402 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1197 time: 2018-09-14 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x170b1ce6e5ebae9f205782e7edf3ab9fe8ca2252ea6c89d185243fbc7d5ef43cBlock Operator
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