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 1494946 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1495172 epoch_slot_no: 4772 block_no: 1494875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-09-05 00:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xda831d707cfb097de5dd19f994c604244384e92114f1fc7730efe6feca3f23a7Block Operator
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