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 1508630 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1508863 epoch_slot_no: 18463 block_no: 1508559 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-08 04:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecc198efcad3ed1cfe0a59143f5f47d5a8c40a7fa38d7b7746c5d8ea744c5a84Block Operator
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