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 1534563 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1534807 epoch_slot_no: 1207 block_no: 1534490 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2018-09-14 04:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f9e1e920804cd0e2c678bc0f7566168ab89a8142305bb9826e80cc6ddd02c0bBlock Operator
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