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 1470045 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1470243 epoch_slot_no: 1443 block_no: 1469975 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-08-30 05:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5efd5856fa8ad0915942cf98604313e3d81c03718240961e47ad5f8b4d174ed9Block Operator
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