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 1471679 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1471877 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 1471609 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3728 time: 2018-08-30 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d2f594bd4f3a7cb988852d6498722433a4246feffa4ddb53566b43a3ef6988dBlock Operator
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