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 1510648 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1510881 epoch_slot_no: 20481 block_no: 1510577 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2018-09-08 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa701dbffd59b116ec7362cc504e2773d3f37d77a90a932feb98711157febe5b8Block Operator
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