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 1504615 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1504847 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 1504544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 985 time: 2018-09-07 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa71a5e8d2fb88361cf67265c2d2397fe762c00ab5311606eff9ef22d7799ce7Block Operator
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