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 1500204 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1500436 epoch_slot_no: 10036 block_no: 1500133 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2908 time: 2018-09-06 05:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb035365e762df1ba3cb9c21a74b8076d9ff22bbc8aa3e7a2ceb4f4ce2fd20a1dBlock Operator
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