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 1475158 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1475371 epoch_slot_no: 6571 block_no: 1475088 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-31 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x805765162e5e0fbb98c71a0a01c59af0f868f6f84becb7992b84cc691b9f22ddBlock Operator
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