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 1497154 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497380 epoch_slot_no: 6980 block_no: 1497083 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-09-05 12:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd98044c7585fdbb75ca2348010b87e2b07e821cba7e4e2ec5a88f1f5f41cdfa3Block Operator
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