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 1514847 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1515082 epoch_slot_no: 3082 block_no: 1514775 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-09 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1edf93b535147d784e568212790d349de8ab49f49e72542f4c8aca205b9d11f9Block Operator
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