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 1502298 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1502530 epoch_slot_no: 12130 block_no: 1502227 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1555 time: 2018-09-06 17:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc89fd522158e43ba09d7e2e6a6a92cf8ec0cc47da38a6d262620f57848cf3cbfBlock Operator
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