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 1501375 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1501607 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 1501304 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2733 time: 2018-09-06 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac9462cf49d432334d03671be25cbbd51b51130d31a4822629561bb6fa458624Block Operator
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