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 1497734 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1497960 epoch_slot_no: 7560 block_no: 1497663 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-09-05 15:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3981b1613792eb83e52bfce620d20eec7d7fd8da9aa87b51d4f67a7e0a865704Block Operator
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