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 1510550 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1510783 epoch_slot_no: 20383 block_no: 1510479 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-09-08 14:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0bc84c36b1e5a41acc487054848433355f942aa5b48a71cb06e15560c192f2f0Block Operator
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