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 1470017 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1470215 epoch_slot_no: 1415 block_no: 1469947 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-30 05:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50ae515cbc8716ea65cfc202f6bfa0aaeaabf4463d1a400c3dfcf5e74be3d20bBlock Operator
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