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 1497961 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1498187 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 1497890 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1689 time: 2018-09-05 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa594e87a06ab172e71e0ec82ac13f1b80398af0d11bc379765de0059f7a5752Block Operator
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