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 1497901 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1498127 epoch_slot_no: 7727 block_no: 1497830 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2018-09-05 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99286919b49bb47ce1fd182e4f05f3d6ed7a459f1337c03d8b94060d1b7dff23Block Operator
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