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 1497816 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1498042 epoch_slot_no: 7642 block_no: 1497745 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-09-05 16:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4609294c00cb4bce6a294baf03b164f6a2cb2b2eecc6d277b8cdad3ed30774edBlock Operator
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