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 1510588 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1510821 epoch_slot_no: 20421 block_no: 1510517 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1280 time: 2018-09-08 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee147af93a73ff38a013b6ae9b74777aca8dc71043e71ed878d8e8298206fbc4Block Operator
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