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 1497069 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497295 epoch_slot_no: 6895 block_no: 1496998 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1577 time: 2018-09-05 12:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3717acd8a280be0ff919cf20e88016144c91a2fe9fc1f142fe183ae92ba93d7Block Operator
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