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 1474454 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1474667 epoch_slot_no: 5867 block_no: 1474384 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-08-31 06:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xecd19fcf596b1ca38099d92e7b641158250cda5655eab91f5ac24b7f149c6fb2Block Operator
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