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 1469555 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1469753 epoch_slot_no: 953 block_no: 1469485 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2018-08-30 03:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf7c8373d853dd9db05d5c010f8546aa4499ccfb6da47401fbf698e3d8e6f3daaBlock Operator
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