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 1498787 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1499013 epoch_slot_no: 8613 block_no: 1498716 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2018-09-05 21:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x57eb284c6ca1210e4f21386baff30cbce8328a1cbc8bb9a5fa1d07dad6f7dea0Block Operator
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