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 1476680 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1476895 epoch_slot_no: 8095 block_no: 1476610 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-08-31 18:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfff19e44950a208224ab9138a0dbf88e3e320ad5809b5a4c7b182aca385517baBlock Operator
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