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 1504678 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1504910 epoch_slot_no: 14510 block_no: 1504607 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2018-09-07 06:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73eb3ab2f20ee52fb2180e060267b1f2a35848c6dd0273136e0e59c68ffb1adeBlock Operator
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