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 1492788 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1493011 epoch_slot_no: 2611 block_no: 1492717 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1394 time: 2018-09-04 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc804760083a544da08d63e38b459258f5fa5c27e6fa7e4fab76d33a7ce6556d5Block Operator
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