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 1510123 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1510356 epoch_slot_no: 19956 block_no: 1510052 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1276 time: 2018-09-08 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54955cafa81f1bbfd016d10f112d95b973b6f361f0dc8ecb66e346bb38f27f46Block Operator
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