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 1475251 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1475464 epoch_slot_no: 6664 block_no: 1475181 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2018-08-31 10:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f9647fa581ae6151f4bc6b1ae9245a25134d75b38d1aff3ef4f632b9b698ceeBlock Operator
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