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 1492931 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1493155 epoch_slot_no: 2755 block_no: 1492860 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1119 time: 2018-09-04 13:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb55c33b987eb7c271d079d444e59febfbf4b0a4781006b0a99a4047eef3ef106Block Operator
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