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 1507023 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1507256 epoch_slot_no: 16856 block_no: 1506952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-09-07 19:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef416ad273537d44f4921ec6aa82b0c3d951c576b7cfe7a9b04ef11c8f2a1d37Block Operator
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