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 1504000 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1504232 epoch_slot_no: 13832 block_no: 1503929 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-09-07 02:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea518127fb7d05da3125dd2103d5f57e5a05f8667858232f381e386c583b8d60Block Operator
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