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 1518969 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1519209 epoch_slot_no: 7209 block_no: 1518897 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2018-09-10 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12aa11ab2f1f24b1ae5ff4d98b864a2c41c44956a161a74e71780f506557d2e1Block Operator
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