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 1472563 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1472769 epoch_slot_no: 3969 block_no: 1472493 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-30 19:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x594ee885368b5a90dbc3350030ad47884c2d4b87007afaebf7813e1055d40294Block Operator
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