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 1498959 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1499185 epoch_slot_no: 8785 block_no: 1498888 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-09-05 22:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x58befaa93edd8749f7d845ce691a63a2a7494b1a60f546b41a92e6bc5e67ee1aBlock Operator
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