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 1508233 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1508466 epoch_slot_no: 18066 block_no: 1508162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-08 02:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36b990a9d602a764287e3d1b16936c18e9628e8a58ccd9dc088edef2960a1da9Block Operator
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