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 1506309 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1506542 epoch_slot_no: 16142 block_no: 1506238 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-09-07 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x957c9a3eee898519ce6de0e10c12eac38238256cbf96c3ae9862621d2b6e9a7eBlock Operator
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