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 1504495 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1504727 epoch_slot_no: 14327 block_no: 1504424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1347 time: 2018-09-07 05:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80b513a2ab0dd4b8864b72d437a880665b2699bf7ca57103e9c48660e42056a1Block Operator
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