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 1475519 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1475732 epoch_slot_no: 6932 block_no: 1475449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2018-08-31 12:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca53ce1402a9c81f27f29a4ea7d2fb0f7a622ffd6f375f0fdb8f66adfc82272cBlock Operator
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