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 1491457 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1491680 epoch_slot_no: 1280 block_no: 1491386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2018-09-04 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9ed36b8206a2c207a8c12cdf7e9f3d2902508d725adb0a9ce722a0b47f7fa72aBlock Operator
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