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 1472945 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1473158 epoch_slot_no: 4358 block_no: 1472875 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-08-30 21:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x781743ef962494fafd396068f53a934b94f24f76d8a76e3ce934aea40d8e31ffBlock Operator
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