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 1512618 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1512853 epoch_slot_no: 853 block_no: 1512546 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1027 time: 2018-09-09 02:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62fb2a8471995359bcb5bf5a669cbff22c8c05e339c830710248d219e3e83144Block Operator
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