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 1497596 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1497822 epoch_slot_no: 7422 block_no: 1497525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2018-09-05 14:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f6b2731114a349a5bf01c6b6b312e6b396d50c02f23ef7465f54a50f7da7901Block Operator
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