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 1495277 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1495503 epoch_slot_no: 5103 block_no: 1495206 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1717 time: 2018-09-05 02:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdccb5451f93076f25fe6482ca134d49c93b27d52f3b6f2c282f28bfb1c20f495Block Operator
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