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 1501512 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1501744 epoch_slot_no: 11344 block_no: 1501441 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-06 12:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaacc4b4aeccba92bd87dfa501021fa350573c4480a71f9db8db4c1a76bbe8f90Block Operator
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