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 1471318 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1471516 epoch_slot_no: 2716 block_no: 1471248 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1844 time: 2018-08-30 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d10ae8f1fefc4b2492c95cdf697d0bc227b6433fb4c25d4b63eba34a42cb3afBlock Operator
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