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 1504585 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1504817 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 1504514 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4778 time: 2018-09-07 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x625b1774ee90ac813895e49889aa4ef287739b730cb8cb6a8068299233796cfaBlock Operator
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