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 1497277 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497503 epoch_slot_no: 7103 block_no: 1497206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1495 time: 2018-09-05 13:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc57ab47395b9808b6b3bf19572b94d1ec42a111be54d40a94a587b817c0db973Block Operator
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