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 1519655 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1519895 epoch_slot_no: 7895 block_no: 1519583 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-09-10 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x238c372588e5724ff930765e33185a954b5cdf27fdfd6f0d63dd2b587a2d736cBlock Operator
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