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 1491096 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1491319 epoch_slot_no: 919 block_no: 1491025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2018-09-04 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50b89dbfe58bd670efc6f661bf31a16d3deb9b0d84d0ace0458405fc7c27b128Block Operator
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