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 1471878 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1472076 epoch_slot_no: 3276 block_no: 1471808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-30 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6cc39c319f109b951fc2954c4d6cb8bb751a363c7e4d6bf08c60a0b1a6c9b15Block Operator
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