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 1493496 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1493722 epoch_slot_no: 3322 block_no: 1493425 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2296 time: 2018-09-04 16:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4079703b4ca1447df192a479a25230f2820289b46d3be5e3908bed1e874d16aeBlock Operator
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