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 1498321 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1498547 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 1498250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2018-09-05 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf26dc7498504d187acf0d074215cc01e0e274331c7bc2f2e8649f575b5c06a9bBlock Operator
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