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 1489573 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1489797 epoch_slot_no: 20997 block_no: 1489503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-03 18:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1dc995e0fb6af9be4ea6e444af5a1714a5afad36dd8223798cd12175eb574a2aBlock Operator
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