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 1499306 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1499532 epoch_slot_no: 9132 block_no: 1499235 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-09-06 00:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd449995c484b45c0deee7b03da64d2da1518a6759d90dbd9e37dd8310c7eb4cfBlock Operator
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