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 1502279 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1502511 epoch_slot_no: 12111 block_no: 1502208 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-09-06 17:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xba31a56db292f1fb360839ed724435345af4b9dd33d06dcbb67397bd3e5f1dbdBlock Operator
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