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 1474937 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1475150 epoch_slot_no: 6350 block_no: 1474867 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-08-31 09:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2369effea6fa878fc7dbf54e1a2835a29f0293dd52feb9248e99f1557a584c45Block Operator
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