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 1497104 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497330 epoch_slot_no: 6930 block_no: 1497033 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1249 time: 2018-09-05 12:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x472f951cd92f36235b1108ea0183db4851d5d61644320c7668de1e89300dfbcaBlock Operator
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