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 1512421 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1512655 epoch_slot_no: 655 block_no: 1512349 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-09 01:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90e0e4a3fdb08191c54cc55d0d351b92326f43da67f8cc20ff9d6ddf6eb98ef8Block Operator
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