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 1499192 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1499418 epoch_slot_no: 9018 block_no: 1499121 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2830 time: 2018-09-05 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7fe01808d8e007362087c237672bac1d2bb9b3fc2809252b242caa93834efcacBlock Operator
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