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 1497031 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1497257 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 1496960 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7489 time: 2018-09-05 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62c3397c531d684dfdcd896a8bcff6009ff4c647975c8b160d29eb224de53c6cBlock Operator
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