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 1511030 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1511263 epoch_slot_no: 20863 block_no: 1510959 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1194 time: 2018-09-08 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68753c14090a9f8028cf4056e707dae9880166911891766af3f1164c98f735dcBlock Operator
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