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 1492177 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1492400 epoch_slot_no: 2000 block_no: 1492106 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-04 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf848f4b3107e448d517701d22d1901f0bcfb59765b195d74e43f65f4fab4aacBlock Operator
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