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 1497155 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497381 epoch_slot_no: 6981 block_no: 1497084 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1165 time: 2018-09-05 12:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x32760bac3871782670ec0b1eb58e2d37de2a5f1fe60a6d9efdb8bc51984b7c60Block Operator
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