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 1509763 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1509996 epoch_slot_no: 19596 block_no: 1509692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-08 10:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f8c79b1406ba5c3a5458a58fef745355e63480e74d6795b508f2647e87e2c92Block Operator
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