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 1477574 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1477789 epoch_slot_no: 8989 block_no: 1477504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1288 time: 2018-08-31 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd8576553d5a9478f80a7ded7f6891993d05fed8aeaa261fa80ae5661899603e5Block Operator
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