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 1499450 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1499680 epoch_slot_no: 9280 block_no: 1499379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 40532 time: 2018-09-06 01:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18aac66d325107a6a6403ff9f8f896bc30fcab51a7dff77b95c386919103405aBlock Operator
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