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 1511877 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1512109 epoch_slot_no: 109 block_no: 1511805 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1032 time: 2018-09-08 22:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc7cebd76e3d3024711072377f08da4e85da23fc33588395df6974f9d02191cd8Block Operator
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