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 1505336 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1505568 epoch_slot_no: 15168 block_no: 1505265 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-09-07 10:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84226fc7b2ae01638a14aa2447696e7f9e682e540c3a87b70041f795e6bfd7edBlock Operator
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