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 1514336 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1514571 epoch_slot_no: 2571 block_no: 1514264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-09-09 12:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa247c61e14f0680c8f96f841d741b9e2a944a454e9cae41f49d26b04f3b2f221Block Operator
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