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 1491816 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1492039 epoch_slot_no: 1639 block_no: 1491745 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1561 time: 2018-09-04 06:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea19279febf864c9859a57cbf541ad7f4d8bbb762052adae5c97212653532383Block Operator
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