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 1498681 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1498907 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 1498610 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1264 time: 2018-09-05 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6023fae3214924dd0aa0df2a5c3e9e2cbf28a5c5a62fd6c2512d77edfdcdb9aBlock Operator
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