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 1475615 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1475828 epoch_slot_no: 7028 block_no: 1475545 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2053 time: 2018-08-31 12:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ef79e32de95a7a754079226a0459cfa81ca6e0aa2e3d8c7ab1bbae2b74c3f14Block Operator
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