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 1489390 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1489614 epoch_slot_no: 20814 block_no: 1489320 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2018-09-03 17:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x35c5bb35c041e6683a9b8546e3587eb0235f31b637a4f2723a064524d432fd7aBlock Operator
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