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 1497932 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1498158 epoch_slot_no: 7758 block_no: 1497861 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1521 time: 2018-09-05 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf97417cf26dd22df25ccd3ff2c3a8d67172419371c208e3044609e21374d746Block Operator
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