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 1497547 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497773 epoch_slot_no: 7373 block_no: 1497476 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-09-05 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f58b323431a7156c7f38e6e695811927ae1c268668286ec91781d937913ea17Block Operator
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