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 1517079 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1517314 epoch_slot_no: 5314 block_no: 1517007 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1706 time: 2018-09-10 03:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3b8c53b8e0aed20e0607b45c94b8eab75fb59095d516a25b7bbd4247e7bd854Block Operator
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