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 1473185 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1473398 epoch_slot_no: 4598 block_no: 1473115 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-08-30 23:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd1fa5bcbab6981d78100b709d64e445621bc5d008964f7c9f3e4d3f20bfb9a7Block Operator
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