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 1519877 Details
Epoch: 70 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1520117 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 1519805 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4778 time: 2018-09-10 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98f8abc1adce7010d5c475eb1ded3a3c380bf4e9be70ca490af5b68b0d02dfa4Block Operator
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