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 1497389 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1497615 epoch_slot_no: 7215 block_no: 1497318 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2148 time: 2018-09-05 13:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98279d0dd2cd20079e1d3a65023455bdab498478ab1baf7c2d5aaa207686e68cBlock Operator
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