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 1519188 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1519428 epoch_slot_no: 7428 block_no: 1519116 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-09-10 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfca4c86be0a8896f91f607eefe742ab99eb98d1a4758c37c4de9563334d35b29Block Operator
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