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 1519697 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1519937 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 1519625 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5868 time: 2018-09-10 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf81ae678c996620bd5b6f8444864051587d5fd40db8dad00afca78c2f3be06a0Block Operator
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