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 1471316 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1471514 epoch_slot_no: 2714 block_no: 1471246 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11881 time: 2018-08-30 12:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4eff401fdf2f4e77abc21f19634c54cd9e35f0a0136e20277b7bd61e99be9b74Block Operator
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