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 1476450 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1476665 epoch_slot_no: 7865 block_no: 1476380 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1885 time: 2018-08-31 17:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ef9017cf0230c32875b06a140f7e408e7250715a71e2df01af524869d81a1a8Block Operator
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