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 1504682 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1504914 epoch_slot_no: 14514 block_no: 1504611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-07 06:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16bf3f9324fd767454e0bb7cddb87153bb41c341aaea37c9139d404134b2f1abBlock Operator
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