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 1470060 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1470258 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 1469990 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1210 time: 2018-08-30 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ee8055e8b580c1c41cb3514f482220dc76be9efbc9deb0ec18b095d5a1e663dBlock Operator
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