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 1502009 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1502241 epoch_slot_no: 11841 block_no: 1501938 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1198 time: 2018-09-06 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce47799486d5ba7e2851b87c491ca17a007df9bfa903b2d6c7c1b7b8848a17a8Block Operator
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