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 1517363 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1517598 epoch_slot_no: 5598 block_no: 1517291 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2076 time: 2018-09-10 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3bb60d5c74dfedc8416d0529606f583dffd8fdfe04effc23ca9bced8358b181dBlock Operator
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