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 1476576 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1476791 epoch_slot_no: 7991 block_no: 1476506 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1159 time: 2018-08-31 18:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c61ce2b38153431c06e68727ae89707e5198e46bc0bbf343b98efacf010875bBlock Operator
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