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 1492174 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1492397 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 1492103 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3194 time: 2018-09-04 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1b4094d76e8be981901a7106c44b0380795cc43a8ce9918e7caf54db0978260cBlock Operator
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