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 1471635 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1471833 epoch_slot_no: 3033 block_no: 1471565 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1275 time: 2018-08-30 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd90b91ff30772da61ec2a9149ff9aec30c732061b5cc8b7026f1dc74e80199abBlock Operator
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