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 1497936 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1498162 epoch_slot_no: 7762 block_no: 1497865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2718 time: 2018-09-05 16:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc852f56e7930ddc728eca4dc9740c99e29787525ed6534153c47309d5746455dBlock Operator
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