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 1512284 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1512516 epoch_slot_no: 516 block_no: 1512212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1394 time: 2018-09-09 00:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x44a3ac3c93eb2d7d6deffe6c3bef6244e2634f0a1486f82ff58755da25fe9a7dBlock Operator
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