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 1512502 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1512737 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 1512430 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3372 time: 2018-09-09 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1082c26de2ace4e852043147997e08c54b6b1eb86c880f7e44058660611106deBlock Operator
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