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 1534633 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1534877 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 1534560 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4263 time: 2018-09-14 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc26a25191a22d8a66b34a7563cbc51b2518d83424c69ea125dc6f3d07e99ed2Block Operator
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