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 1499367 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1499593 epoch_slot_no: 9193 block_no: 1499296 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4041 time: 2018-09-06 00:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x448838d1982db6de925cb7e38683f1cd0dae7e675deacbc0369e8b6b6658f51dBlock Operator
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