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 1474467 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1474680 epoch_slot_no: 5880 block_no: 1474397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-08-31 06:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeffaaed732232667ccbef2161d878ce84969c9f3b43a415f12976e4b9aef84b1Block Operator
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