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 1470207 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1470405 epoch_slot_no: 1605 block_no: 1470137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-30 06:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50e2d6912e104aa7e9e4f5483e7af4d1345293de929c812bd6c23dadff178594Block Operator
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