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 1499315 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1499541 epoch_slot_no: 9141 block_no: 1499244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3253 time: 2018-09-06 00:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5905cc429be99a0bbf4f1aa8a76088c19ddb5a6a2969b6e299b78819f8970eb2Block Operator
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