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 1474544 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1474757 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 1474474 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3502 time: 2018-08-31 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80d247974e5f4fd3bd6c4e9eb0f71375aa4c82d1f1f399301f6d43e72187857fBlock Operator
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