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 1493461 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1493687 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 1493390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1204 time: 2018-09-04 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1708c85b8ccbc476904eeb7e293841ded157d42fc6c20fa3ecf93b7360241d9fBlock Operator
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