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 1470291 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1470489 epoch_slot_no: 1689 block_no: 1470221 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-08-30 07:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5548908dfad54e9597dbe3c6010f3381747915bef0b6143a774561b4112fe804Block Operator
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