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 1509329 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1509562 epoch_slot_no: 19162 block_no: 1509258 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2003 time: 2018-09-08 08:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb001436c0053e69b746044c9e31533a17317ed77a5b4489c846391c81f6bbd90Block Operator
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