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 1472720 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1472933 epoch_slot_no: 4133 block_no: 1472650 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3020 time: 2018-08-30 20:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ac37dd694e5b5b8aff4feba8acddb5682d862dd82a49b45963ad6dd95f8e35dBlock Operator
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