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 1501182 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1501414 epoch_slot_no: 11014 block_no: 1501111 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-06 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35ad13ee86d7f34ba0ac72d8251f5f0114935b266d85bce307a3f8a80b9dea17Block Operator
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