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 1497933 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1498159 epoch_slot_no: 7759 block_no: 1497862 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-09-05 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c7f7cd5c60b02388af8c0731064c536160bc430b2a9f8c6cd291cba8f3d4e9dBlock Operator
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