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 1475083 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1475296 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 1475013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2018-08-31 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8cc804e4fd61c168d15a9494b0bfbf59ab1f8c21b5b03a4e8be7524d0dbd3ccBlock Operator
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