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 1471139 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1471337 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 1471069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3465 time: 2018-08-30 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x95464068a432d0b0d7e6aa6c15ca3328bb34dd625e2bd8844a1fc48838b82f20Block Operator
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