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 1476702 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1476917 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 1476632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8754 time: 2018-08-31 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf8e4432b5506fb9c307c2c5f83297cc6bbc6debb738250c5f5bd59b2cf0a80b5Block Operator
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