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 1498700 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1498926 epoch_slot_no: 8526 block_no: 1498629 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1349 time: 2018-09-05 21:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe5d4e06c3cee8b476cc5d57485fdc801d8968726a994d9428cbd7da1951333cdBlock Operator
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