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 1502604 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1502836 epoch_slot_no: 12436 block_no: 1502533 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1205 time: 2018-09-06 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5be8d035b1fd20521b4d0072972d935f7d6790bd6c495ffec76c09b5026c4104Block Operator
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