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 1469304 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1469502 epoch_slot_no: 702 block_no: 1469234 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-30 01:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88478d002ec456e9512db0de8c118af0a1c2386fc4cec6d209f63199d09923a9Block Operator
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