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 1469707 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1469905 epoch_slot_no: 1105 block_no: 1469637 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2360 time: 2018-08-30 03:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cc0ab2955de3a0fa4dc1db763c143b024b83bebf5812530e22e64643cf764f4Block Operator
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