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 1477419 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1477634 epoch_slot_no: 8834 block_no: 1477349 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2018-08-31 22:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5c4b1179dada2f5c546b30f47b25ba68142a446c28270c83aad0534d53e9b5fbBlock Operator
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