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 1495427 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1495653 epoch_slot_no: 5253 block_no: 1495356 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2018-09-05 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1bd6e3876ff0e96a19abe6977cf315da20bd5aa25cc2f5a149d2c56b507bfe1Block Operator
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