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 1497988 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1498214 epoch_slot_no: 7814 block_no: 1497917 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3725 time: 2018-09-05 17:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3a9de5517e2bd105c1c1a3e42ca34ce47b3140c80ca4df1fc6ad84e0c425fce6Block Operator
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