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 1474394 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1474607 epoch_slot_no: 5807 block_no: 1474324 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1520 time: 2018-08-31 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaad9069008788e679e385e384ee1f71397d7033df8ad9d2e3606cf789dde5039Block Operator
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