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 1473276 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1473489 epoch_slot_no: 4689 block_no: 1473206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-08-30 23:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x13890e7660656d0be4085c3d5c26bebbe6b3c98764a5b587d60ebb0c23ba5935Block Operator
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