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 1497018 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497244 epoch_slot_no: 6844 block_no: 1496947 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3743 time: 2018-09-05 11:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3b4cbaad022c41efcb1624066a9ee9d8665c1f9d751cd1382ac2e3c3ad42f7eBlock Operator
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