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 1474954 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1475167 epoch_slot_no: 6367 block_no: 1474884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-08-31 09:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9186d48ca1a0714d7f708051fe050e2b4c66bf30c9d4d7924a5e4031147deba8Block Operator
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