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 1475937 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1476152 epoch_slot_no: 7352 block_no: 1475867 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2076 time: 2018-08-31 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20fe0bf603c42605ade4baa6bfe18f1113fc3c3ac586dba0c4185e80ae7eaa96Block Operator
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