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 1472571 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1472777 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 1472501 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3009 time: 2018-08-30 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x75be04902410c748fdd210d4c00a1f4de4071a7bc2bc61b05cf9a113d7a723fdBlock Operator
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