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 1504948 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1505180 epoch_slot_no: 14780 block_no: 1504877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2697 time: 2018-09-07 07:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1206bbff994ca263f23dc4f7d8814120a9bf105a25e206196516d33afc4ed9b8Block Operator
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