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 1534663 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1534907 epoch_slot_no: 1307 block_no: 1534590 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2101 time: 2018-09-14 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1909a52dccdd0179ae4cdd31cc4c1b8f244e5fc85fbff2610e4eeda4854d4caBlock Operator
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