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 1477600 Details
Epoch: 68 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1477815 epoch_slot_no: 9015 block_no: 1477530 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-08-31 23:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2318dc16ec17583059af571647285893f34bd6249e3ec4c8331c5630be684795Block Operator
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