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 1492895 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1493118 epoch_slot_no: 2718 block_no: 1492824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5286 time: 2018-09-04 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x917dfb6bdf941481bdc6e00dffdfc255506eea0133abfe5767c81077bc3fe089Block Operator
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