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 1494818 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1495044 epoch_slot_no: 4644 block_no: 1494747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2018-09-04 23:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5addc1b9b3414be92a242e748c4c7a87b5524f2df6db4c266b47266c9fddce9dBlock Operator
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