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 1492263 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1492486 epoch_slot_no: 2086 block_no: 1492192 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-09-04 09:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ec5166bcdd4ade70d2dd6fd0990cf5eab33618fe26482600af81a838ca73a3bBlock Operator
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