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 1489894 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1490118 epoch_slot_no: 21318 block_no: 1489824 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-09-03 20:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9d3e0c9f2ac1bf2c55b538ae0f76417b4f2b73b1ac9761aa42fe5536614c3d5Block Operator
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