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 1516569 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1516804 epoch_slot_no: 4804 block_no: 1516497 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2018-09-10 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf5fcfc40e6565eed7ca795bde8c9b8034df9e85aa2b14ce56077c3429a404862Block Operator
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