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 1511245 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1511478 epoch_slot_no: 21078 block_no: 1511174 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1569 time: 2018-09-08 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31ca6a7ad456ffe7a9e49425f060b0f6350a78d77a78d1dd7ce0fba0ff821628Block Operator
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