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 1476696 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1476911 epoch_slot_no: 8111 block_no: 1476626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-08-31 18:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7382cb02d8140dc3c58f0467e59dbf1d5f5488aeb304bd98b9a2c48c5cdb4887Block Operator
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