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 1475648 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1475861 epoch_slot_no: 7061 block_no: 1475578 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-08-31 12:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd86f4710c50445f374a4b58f27f499ab0179bc8362678f10d48d34d69f49c62Block Operator
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