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 1475361 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1475574 epoch_slot_no: 6774 block_no: 1475291 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-08-31 11:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5d1f75cd948885e0bbf9536f911a12db433dd86964d58d0ea9ec6a8e5b4d7b01Block Operator
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