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 1511634 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1511867 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 1511563 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-09-08 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2ef5f3ec02a0bf961538a23b3a4cdc02c259ee2ba5a6242e854526d3636a1e71Block Operator
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