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 1517456 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1517691 epoch_slot_no: 5691 block_no: 1517384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2018-09-10 05:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe507caa333acee656b5ebb32b4140262969c914b5c7c2f202ad830b2a4a5bf5fBlock Operator
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