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 1475646 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1475859 epoch_slot_no: 7059 block_no: 1475576 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1632 time: 2018-08-31 12:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc38b99056c5e66358f3a2c0ff72ec32ea42e2d0f0a729858cbc254ac0bec737aBlock Operator
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