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 1502061 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1502293 epoch_slot_no: 11893 block_no: 1501990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2080 time: 2018-09-06 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8398ffe38927d4b2185911bc45afc2a86e5953fc5a292abfe4667279e51ad77Block Operator
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