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 1502605 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1502837 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 1502534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3183 time: 2018-09-06 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0afb8682becdde6cf13d8402f576e69909cba1aa7b9e7e98b55b05ad25ff78a6Block Operator
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