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 1489744 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1489968 epoch_slot_no: 21168 block_no: 1489674 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2108 time: 2018-09-03 19:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x64034e391acf4d6467598995edbbeca0c06e415360baec7b61a02eafa4a10c68Block Operator
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