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 1470445 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1470643 epoch_slot_no: 1843 block_no: 1470375 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-30 07:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb81481918ab1b45d27d29c0de1d2443061d92b0ee6bc0f65546868493a056b27Block Operator
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