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 1492222 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1492445 epoch_slot_no: 2045 block_no: 1492151 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2291 time: 2018-09-04 09:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc4e261c00dcd6ff5b77b163e23f8ee6766d79e8684736c26a7d602d7ec20c66Block Operator
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