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 1504760 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1504992 epoch_slot_no: 14592 block_no: 1504689 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4214 time: 2018-09-07 06:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd09840e8b94f8dbb8fcb11ba82109484cf27088ee08ed2f6d63cf604e27ab518Block Operator
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