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 1511478 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1511711 epoch_slot_no: 21311 block_no: 1511407 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1452 time: 2018-09-08 20:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b3b0f752467f16805c8b0e6297032f30c1133a5488cf3c01f38c8f0b9f52f28Block Operator
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