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 1509679 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1509912 epoch_slot_no: 19512 block_no: 1509608 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1555 time: 2018-09-08 10:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8aa763e32fdc035e1ab912dbec7b7c2d75973724b0a430ccc5dc9557d2751ca1Block Operator
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