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 1499430 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1499659 epoch_slot_no: 9259 block_no: 1499359 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2018-09-06 01:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04919af646843e64923bf6600c30d03a9e55b8d37268afb4fc8a5dfd4f1736e5Block Operator
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