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 1498831 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1499057 epoch_slot_no: 8657 block_no: 1498760 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3907 time: 2018-09-05 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x92a2c6fdc09ed386b932047ef485c4273f2d5bea426b05d84b6105e8aa0d0b17Block Operator
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