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 1503138 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1503370 epoch_slot_no: 12970 block_no: 1503067 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1788 time: 2018-09-06 21:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9969bd8cbf0a16209642d7b0098f0ec9ab6e0abee336300f5757bad6c0566521Block Operator
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