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 1501315 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1501547 epoch_slot_no: 11147 block_no: 1501244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2018-09-06 11:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x208f06716a5722224012f65d803d97bd44ba8062beb3fe6f2cc7c78ab5154f0fBlock Operator
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