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 1475982 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1476197 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 1475912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2249 time: 2018-08-31 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x83ed0ba557fe1d26ae54f1226da8d1af8f3a105d9fa0dea67b2713d45dd672e0Block Operator
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