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 1517996 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1518231 epoch_slot_no: 6231 block_no: 1517924 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-09-10 08:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97255a7cfcef0460767d1085f0840ce2e196fd02123f3af14a9d4fdef8931f1dBlock Operator
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