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 1514991 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1515226 epoch_slot_no: 3226 block_no: 1514919 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-09 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16bb9d02ddc45a2414a520918af80a19d53db9b2ffe1f0a1d3bdef3a29be6e24Block Operator
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