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 1517809 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1518044 epoch_slot_no: 6044 block_no: 1517737 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-10 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x534368467c763043b8ca1b1ccedac1d78f8ef907993f8a1fa2d79665d68f3544Block Operator
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