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 1503506 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1503738 epoch_slot_no: 13338 block_no: 1503435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2977 time: 2018-09-06 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73b286ab107ab72b300aa58c203f870fd00c42ef0ac8ab8f3ed4748545b92a91Block Operator
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