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 1472879 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1473092 epoch_slot_no: 4292 block_no: 1472809 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-08-30 21:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4c1acc78fde3c46622f98093a6ea5252ef44a0d6b7d0a2f09c6563bd4f4aab8Block Operator
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