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 1519450 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1519690 epoch_slot_no: 7690 block_no: 1519378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-09-10 16:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x533ac7727b7d1aacc43324947811b3bea7e31584b7210cd8e6e814c0e5f458c3Block Operator
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