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 1498766 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1498992 epoch_slot_no: 8592 block_no: 1498695 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1442 time: 2018-09-05 21:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d6f76361333b8f7152b946a6d7b408f2acef9b028e7af6ac2bac91f02a9ba69Block Operator
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