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 1472657 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1472867 epoch_slot_no: 4067 block_no: 1472587 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1197 time: 2018-08-30 20:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd074d47d94160b4d301f837966c243734e60b08aee0d4c2abb95e571d04a25fBlock Operator
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