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 1499517 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1499749 epoch_slot_no: 9349 block_no: 1499446 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2183 time: 2018-09-06 01:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x48d5406be36c0b89fe453aa7973685396b28d12e3497c81468b3f3e073f20df9Block Operator
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