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 1518959 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1519199 epoch_slot_no: 7199 block_no: 1518887 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-09-10 13:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf5a9076aeb07b5764717c1b1d122f68268d4fdb3b5f938c12f4b11f7a5e780bBlock Operator
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