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 1500445 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1500677 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 1500374 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4453 time: 2018-09-06 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a83978d12f5066b71d1eaf51ecdfe8e817903ca4de08b34ca38dac516198c3eBlock Operator
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