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 1472500 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1472701 epoch_slot_no: 3901 block_no: 1472430 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1747 time: 2018-08-30 19:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4eba2407149fe2435fb5a5c1aedd09c1b654d911453c6592473a3ef0882b68a1Block Operator
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