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 1472676 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1472889 epoch_slot_no: 4089 block_no: 1472606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3024 time: 2018-08-30 20:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x069ae79724605557d416956c7c706210ae846c1f55fcf6494d3c2765314f2686Block Operator
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