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 1501132 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1501364 epoch_slot_no: 10964 block_no: 1501061 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1280 time: 2018-09-06 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1b3e93e571290a4c70fe7e2f781d73406b47764e45f0f6b81a38f72aacb1e86Block Operator
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