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 1510715 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1510948 epoch_slot_no: 20548 block_no: 1510644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-08 15:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fdbf3f8baace46791bdcb4e198b70eb1be7651a36b783fc22d44e0892ed3eacBlock Operator
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