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 1497391 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1497617 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 1497320 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3870 time: 2018-09-05 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75e83c0f708532894f9d294786e3d329c22a9134164c0c55fa2f1d785a5e79c4Block Operator
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