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 1475857 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1476072 epoch_slot_no: 7272 block_no: 1475787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-08-31 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47ff1143200936fd22f557af1788c0431a3207e77c6afc3ef9b2af0e6236aa35Block Operator
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