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 1473284 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1473497 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 1473214 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5497 time: 2018-08-30 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb3f569db0a2df2f4cd92398fdbf9e1402d4f09553da2e9521909c96268bf84ddBlock Operator
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