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 1509175 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1509408 epoch_slot_no: 19008 block_no: 1509104 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-08 07:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xccd9477a0746d413e57b5660b8af1b3cf1a8e89dd39ce509306f8e060bd16f56Block Operator
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