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 1498652 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1498878 epoch_slot_no: 8478 block_no: 1498581 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3334 time: 2018-09-05 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0e766029401d6ca00021d848f5760a3679ba1090c59dc010619e3675a991f1aBlock Operator
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