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 1494662 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1494888 epoch_slot_no: 4488 block_no: 1494591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-09-04 22:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5bd60e2ad7e4c5b08099e48bea9d8600e5fa9347dc147d9dc830a628afa34cbBlock Operator
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