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 1510266 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1510499 epoch_slot_no: 20099 block_no: 1510195 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-08 13:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe58871ec55ec99f21fed9e3c6ee014cfb67844ebf7fedafc51a54628b1296cc3Block Operator
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