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 1499545 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1499777 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 1499474 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5713 time: 2018-09-06 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x957328a4f68fa671f7478e2409f3c735338927890d5aa73af4a6ecac7607f27cBlock Operator
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