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 1471600 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1471798 epoch_slot_no: 2998 block_no: 1471530 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1124 time: 2018-08-30 14:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f4c58650697cfafb6d81b54e743678dd7c20c0830c57407d76840a0b6f71589Block Operator
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