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 1474639 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1474852 epoch_slot_no: 6052 block_no: 1474569 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1707 time: 2018-08-31 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36d4091933bdec7cb104473e2069d35242793c8483bb03aa537b931434bae249Block Operator
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