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 1499385 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1499611 epoch_slot_no: 9211 block_no: 1499314 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1866 time: 2018-09-06 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46d659ff483db84e4fa078476c38be29715224d86269bae62c7bfc45cd873d0eBlock Operator
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