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 1491634 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1491857 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 1491563 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3181 time: 2018-09-04 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f4e231c8be3b10bafbf406caba862ddc1bdaacaa87525796668e6dd4a67a98fBlock Operator
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