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 1535451 Details
Epoch: 71 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1535695 epoch_slot_no: 2095 block_no: 1535378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-14 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7608f19b2a63aecc4a6d1b3a90d80f26a38e61bb4040f636a0d14e1969c4b136Block Operator
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