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 1511769 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1512001 epoch_slot_no: 1 block_no: 1511697 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2671 time: 2018-09-08 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90c41b7852056225a9d1c3c32d602507dea6a754335b935207f74a3db29f8f0cBlock Operator
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