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 1492354 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1492577 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 1492283 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4461 time: 2018-09-04 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbcb44e6f2cf007d097b2cc0f8549a365e55d546ec59f764bc18cbdf6d99ad797Block Operator
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