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 1503685 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1503917 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 1503614 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3693 time: 2018-09-07 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98b9dede2609eef2daf978aac87615aa341b251b4e6731b4484354fd77668286Block Operator
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