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 1491108 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1491331 epoch_slot_no: 931 block_no: 1491037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2018-09-04 02:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x66a26770e0285d3e003bfc5c3de9655c212281f9f1b4c2e2d3e41fa31104b8bbBlock Operator
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