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 1504475 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1504707 epoch_slot_no: 14307 block_no: 1504404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-09-07 05:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x59ebd6a7aa2606e638e1234bc5fc26c9e1868c431b1e3a5df74e9b0b1f64acbfBlock Operator
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