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 1489833 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1490057 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 1489763 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5172 time: 2018-09-03 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2d51ffdfa9730cebc853ab8e4451fdf75e7928e6e7a4c34150a1aeb9faa3efbfBlock Operator
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