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 1498835 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1499061 epoch_slot_no: 8661 block_no: 1498764 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2015 time: 2018-09-05 21:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x237fda964ffdb99552f13854e5bf8593e1c164c9d126d688edfd3c0ca4a6bbb3Block Operator
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