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 1519612 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1519852 epoch_slot_no: 7852 block_no: 1519540 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1163 time: 2018-09-10 17:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x999fe410607b951eba11392683a937c3d7f28a9b745e94fc85315f423499e3bdBlock Operator
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