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 1491602 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1491825 epoch_slot_no: 1425 block_no: 1491531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1115 time: 2018-09-04 05:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaf07dc4b8cfd41fe01ddce8a9e19824c2e0c73f57e387e63886fe3c3a9561d67Block Operator
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