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 1500985 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1501217 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 1500914 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3920 time: 2018-09-06 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x925a27cefe3ecb0c63d5d23b47d289a2c3b625dc5756bdb7f6e40edbe4df2ec5Block Operator
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