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 1473113 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1473326 epoch_slot_no: 4526 block_no: 1473043 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1159 time: 2018-08-30 22:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6af2b510befa4f4d52292c4582e247c790d42993ae42c9eba29d2a9cc46734dbBlock Operator
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