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 1514535 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1514770 epoch_slot_no: 2770 block_no: 1514463 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-09 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x986e5ae180636fe7f5e3b5be0ce19ade159f3269e492bff2a26fa5b87e235b2aBlock Operator
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