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 1500314 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1500546 epoch_slot_no: 10146 block_no: 1500243 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1190 time: 2018-09-06 06:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1491724426baaf800de6d0d73704b3802a203fbee71f4f042807a325d0416186Block Operator
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