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 1511424 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1511657 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 1511353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2644 time: 2018-09-08 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xac0c3eab35fcffb9d4d439f1eb5f703382cc692b13a340b47bfc0df295b3f5eeBlock Operator
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