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 1497255 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497481 epoch_slot_no: 7081 block_no: 1497184 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-09-05 13:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf3f580a7e51fc2fe845cdc658b33c5a991d1efb9f68cceb4fe6a5dd0ec5ec7eBlock Operator
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