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 1499299 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1499525 epoch_slot_no: 9125 block_no: 1499228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1572 time: 2018-09-06 00:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4b0af621c2642ad8a2a6ed2c03bbb6d9caedd9e74f754628d7ad2fd3ea93cdfeBlock Operator
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