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 1498680 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1498906 epoch_slot_no: 8506 block_no: 1498609 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2343 time: 2018-09-05 21:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x22955be537456e8adb4ec8abcf0710c2ee4e3bd822ed3128b9683937cb1ed842Block Operator
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