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 1518161 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1518396 epoch_slot_no: 6396 block_no: 1518089 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-09-10 09:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae6047ed7de9acf1d8b4f637f55272f9e5bec666360c10257063f89c52a535b8Block Operator
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