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 1519696 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1519936 epoch_slot_no: 7936 block_no: 1519624 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2070 time: 2018-09-10 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x302ab9c0053742ba3aa20323a960c69711ffdca410775e1bcf9d73b6e27e3fc9Block Operator
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