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 1493713 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1493939 epoch_slot_no: 3539 block_no: 1493642 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1279 time: 2018-09-04 17:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6dd2a50d775ce27655d65518374ce95cb0ac9be434c33a5d3970718be52d2d9Block Operator
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