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 1489093 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1489317 epoch_slot_no: 20517 block_no: 1489023 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-09-03 15:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9b83302c658b8d814fa3f8f87a84e5eb43cd217319ec354d59a83c0148d9812Block Operator
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