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 1470419 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1470617 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 1470349 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3471 time: 2018-08-30 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeff41e0a204ddac0cadf590f1f07fa23a1d1784f75b39c60123471a8199fd199Block Operator
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