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 1511398 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1511631 epoch_slot_no: 21231 block_no: 1511327 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1620 time: 2018-09-08 19:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d9240e43681055e791d69ff8eb81091bfd5b50f5e16c0766f73d0fbb1ddcc78Block Operator
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