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 1474483 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1474696 epoch_slot_no: 5896 block_no: 1474413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1696 time: 2018-08-31 06:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfd47bbcab6b3c7eae3f5da6bb42dc26b5be8be4210fa9981a8d1249dd6758082Block Operator
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