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 1476882 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1477097 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 1476812 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5133 time: 2018-08-31 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20f0045fea7977575340e413578ceabe0c58b9f7554ca4c0d54fe190a3b787f8Block Operator
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