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 1474134 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1474347 epoch_slot_no: 5547 block_no: 1474064 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-08-31 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x68fb03d20e771b9ad03aa8b376400ecc8e8e583ef7909623e6d95cdf893965a5Block Operator
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