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 1500246 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1500478 epoch_slot_no: 10078 block_no: 1500175 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-06 05:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad2f27b857935bce0b4f56a7dd628c1a1b4969a7f9d1cb20e629aa44e3f81f18Block Operator
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