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 1509504 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1509737 epoch_slot_no: 19337 block_no: 1509433 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1473 time: 2018-09-08 09:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0795806852b8bfee19823d6d0b456b120e45a210eb15de8f219b22ab7b2b2368Block Operator
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