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 1507501 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1507734 epoch_slot_no: 17334 block_no: 1507430 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-07 22:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7f800b24e4fa8a9ac6aa86f7a3c0d45a8bcd0fd6efc3fab8628c60cca975404dBlock Operator
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