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 1503634 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1503866 epoch_slot_no: 13466 block_no: 1503563 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2018-09-07 00:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x364938dbb40582413cceb3fb10ef18fd4b7cc12e66ef17350018f7d81a0af981Block Operator
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