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 1502542 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1502774 epoch_slot_no: 12374 block_no: 1502471 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-06 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2e16826cc5c3f6ded1901cbb54a982f04d0f3a55e8269094540e482a59535296Block Operator
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