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 1512002 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1512234 epoch_slot_no: 234 block_no: 1511930 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1028 time: 2018-09-08 23:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc29086009fcbca2d2712f917270e258ac76fd6eb50309b3976c4bfc78836005dBlock Operator
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