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 1511359 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1511592 epoch_slot_no: 21192 block_no: 1511288 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-08 19:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12f46133b867f5f9a4eac419b7a9503b267f13c1221d00f880301d7c839e91f5Block Operator
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