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 1518976 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1519216 epoch_slot_no: 7216 block_no: 1518904 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1622 time: 2018-09-10 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa500e5ea1f7bb78d95687d998d234ab27f56067238edb333b04ed052e2d0d81bBlock Operator
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