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 1497518 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497744 epoch_slot_no: 7344 block_no: 1497447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-09-05 14:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x79d977f85894c4b67cf2ae3db4195803a9322042c18873f659289300e589a98cBlock Operator
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