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 1519817 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1520057 epoch_slot_no: 8057 block_no: 1519745 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1409 time: 2018-09-10 18:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4649db738dade499097083db002fec13fc598f5c923a92d755290ba199533a73Block Operator
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